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It is illegal to spit on any public sidewalk or crosswalk.

City: Lafayette
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Added: 2026/3/18

The Law

Like many American cities during the influenza and tuberculosis outbreaks, Lafayette criminalized expectorating on public walkways. The ordinance was originally heavily enforced by local beat cops who carried ticket books specifically for public health offenders. Keep your saliva to yourself when strolling through Cajun country.

Source & Citation

Code/Statute: Lafayette City Code Sec. 1-14
Lafayette Code of Ordinances - General Offenses

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