It is unlawful to spit on any city sidewalk or public thoroughfare.

The Law

Like many cities fighting the spread of tuberculosis in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Eureka Springs passed a strict anti-spitting ordinance. The town was famous as a health resort due to its natural springs, and preserving pristine public hygiene was vital to its tourism industry. Although tuberculosis is no longer a public crisis, expect dirty looks—and possibly a small fine—if you spit on the historic downtown streets.