Food Marion County, Oregon

It is unlawful for ministers to eat garlic before delivering a sermon.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

According to a highly specific and bizarre county ordinance, ordained ministers are forbidden from consuming garlic or onions right before leading a church service. This law was purportedly enacted to protect the delicate noses of parishioners during close-quarter Sunday prayers. Bad breath was apparently considered a literal offense to the heavens.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Marion County Historical Ordinances

Where to look:

Marion County Archives - Public Decency

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