Harford council approves legislation to permit fortune-telling
(MD) Controversial legislation to allow fortune-telling in most of Harford County was approved by the county council Tuesday evening.
The council voted 6-1 to approve a bill that will permit the practice in B-2 and B-3 medium and high intensity business zones.
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The legislation drew earlier criticism, most of it of a religious nature, during a public hearing the council held March 1, prompting a delay on voting that evening.
But Guthrie and other council members said Tuesday they were hamstrung by court rulings that concluded fortune-telling is a legitimate exercise of free speech and bans against the practice violate First Amendment rights.
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