(A) General provisions. Except as provided in division (B) below, it shall be unlawful for any person to practice or attempt to practice or perform on the streets, alleys or in any public place within the corporate limits of the town any hypnotism (mesmerism), occult science, magic, necromancy or any of the mysterious so-called sciences or cults.
(1984 Code, § 3-3-1)
(B) Exceptions; permitted practices. Nothing in division (A) above is intended nor shall be construed to prevent nor inhibit any of the following practices:
(1) The use of hypnotic techniques by:
(a) A licensed psychiatric, psychological, medical or dental practitioner for purposes of diagnosis, treatment or anesthesia; or
(b) A law enforcement agency, under supervision of a properly trained person for the purpose of aiding the elicitation of detailed evidence from a witness to a crime, with the consent of such witness.
(2) The practice, for entertainment purposes, of feats commonly termed “magic” but based on illusion and prestidigitation;
(3) The practice of prayer, sermonizing or the conduct of other bona fide religious rights or practices, or the advocation of any religion, to the extent otherwise permitted by law in a public place;
(4) The scientific investigation of paranormal or allegedly supernatural phenomena; and
(5) Lecturing on or publicly discussing the subjects of hypnotism, mesmerism, occult science, magic, necromancy or any of the mysterious so-called sciences or cults.
(1984 Code, § 3-3-2)
(Ord. 279, passed 10-5-1914) Penalty, see § 130.99