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It is unlawful to tell fortunes for money.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Pennsylvania state law specifically outlaws predicting the future, reading tarot cards, or preparing love potions for any kind of financial compensation. Originally drafted to crack down on fraudsters who preyed on superstitious citizens, the law categorizes paid fortune telling as a third-degree misdemeanor. However, psychic readings are perfectly legal if they are strictly advertised for entertainment purposes.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: 18 Pa.C.S. § 7104

Where to look:

Pennsylvania Crimes Code

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