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

City: Gary
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Added: 2026/3/18

The Law

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.

Source & Citation

Code/Statute: Gary Municipal Code § 11-4
Gary Public Health and Nuisance Ordinances

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