It is unlawful to spit on the public sidewalk.
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Added: 2026/3/18
The Law
During the tuberculosis outbreaks of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many states passed anti-spitting ordinances. Indiana made it a fineable offense to expectorate on any public sidewalk, crosswalk, or floor of a public building. While practically ignored today, it remains on the books as a relic of early public health initiatives.
Source & Citation
Code/Statute: Indiana Health Code § 16-41-11-2
Indiana State Department of Health Regulations
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