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Food Gary, Indiana

It is illegal to enter a movie theater within four hours of eating garlic.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

The city of Gary supposedly passed a public decency ordinance to prevent foul odors in enclosed public spaces like theaters or streetcars. Back when strong-smelling foods were associated with recent immigrant populations, these laws were subtly discriminatory. Today, it mostly just protects your movie date from bad breath.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Gary Municipal Code ยง 11-4
Where to look:

Gary Public Health and Nuisance Ordinances

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