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It is illegal to accept a gratuity or tip in Iowa.

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2 Responses to “It is illegal to accept a gratuity or tip in Iowa.”

Comment from someone
Time November 3, 2011 at 11:00 am

In that case I hope they pay waiters and waitresses better than they do where I live.

Comment from Really?
Time December 5, 2011 at 8:27 pm

This is rediculous. This and others can’t possibly be true. As someone who lives in Iowa, I know it isn’t.

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