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It is illegal to practice fortune telling without an expensive local license.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Many jurisdictions in Virginia heavily restricted the practice of astrology, clairvoyance, and palmistry, viewing them as fraudulent schemes to separate fools from their money. To deter swindlers, state law allows counties to impose exorbitant licensing fees on fortune tellers, effectively banning the practice for casual psychics. If you are clairvoyant, you probably should have seen the tax bill coming.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Code of Virginia § 58.1-3726

Where to look:

License Taxes

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