It is illegal to practice fortune-telling, palmistry, or clairvoyance within city limits.
City: Cedar Rapids
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Added: 2026/3/18
The Law
To protect citizens from what the city deemed 'charlatans and swindlers,' Cedar Rapids banned the commercial practice of fortune-telling entirely. Rooted in both consumer protection and early 20th-century religious conservatism, the law treats looking into a crystal ball for cash as outright fraud.
Source & Citation
Code/Statute: Cedar Rapids Municipal Code § 63.08
Regulation of Business and Trades
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