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Behavior Oxford, Ohio

It is illegal for a woman to disrobe in front of a man's portrait.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

Oxford is home to Miami University, and this 19th-century law was likely an extreme measure to preserve the modesty of young women. The town fathers felt that even the painted eyes of a gentleman were entirely too scandalous to witness a woman undressing.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Oxford Municipal Code ยง 533.01
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Oxford Obscenity and Sex Offenses

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