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What county are you in, Cass? The laws around animal shelters are pretty area specific in your state. I'd say you'll need a kennel permit at the very least. Obtaining one of those will depend on how your property is zoned. If you're planning to be a nonprofit organization, you'll need to...

We're in a pickle! My neighbor is working on an outbuilding for our machinery, but it turns out that we expected him to get the permit, while he thought we had already obtained it. Folks, we're about halfway through the build already! What do we do now? I don't want to get him in trouble or...

Gosh, that sounds like a horrible situation. I really hope she finds a resolution. Sadly, even if the landlord gets in trouble for failing to obtain the proper permits, it won't help her out. If anything, the landlord will get fined and shut down, which is what the landlord deserves, but the...

I wonder how many folks come close to selling that amount? The application fee seems a little high, but maybe it'll be worth to someone who has a lot of customers.

In the nation's capital, our politicians are debating about whether they need to usher in permitting reforms that will make it easier, or might even incentivize, fossil fuel production in order to remain competitive with China. Some senators, like Republican Bill Cassidy of Maryland, believe...

I don't envy you, Saxton. It's a shame that your well water is no longer useable. You've tried filtering out the contaminants, right? There are some amazing filtration systems out on the market today. As for me, I'll be waiting to see who wins locally. One candidate, who is running for...

I'm hosting a family reunion at Belmont Grove park in Pennsylvania, and I've been pleasantly surprised at how easy it's been to set up. The state requires you to get a picnic permit, but it's easy to obtain. I think I paid around $140 for the permit and to reserve the pavilion, which was less...

I'm not surprised, though I don't think it will help. I firmly believe that there are two key ways to stop mass shootings in our schools. The first is to lock the school down, so that all parties must enter through a single door and after being buzzed in. The second is to ban automatic...

I'm coming at this from a farmer's perspective. Since you'd like to use the stream for irrigation, it also stands to reason that your downstream neighbors rely on that water source as well. If you block that source of water, you'll have unhappy neighbors who might complain and attempt to get...

I'm glad you joined the forum, Kim, as it sounds like you know what it takes to get permits approved. If you don't mind sharing, I'd love to know the number one piece of advice that you share with clients when it comes to the permitting process.

An interesting thing happened at my local farmers market yesterday when a vendor got fined for selling organic produce that wasn't certified. The vendor isn't new to selling, so I'm not entirely sure that I buy the story, but the vendor supposedly believed that having a permit to sell organic...

It's interesting that many of them spring from a complaint. I'd say most officials loathe having to condemn properties, especially if someone is using it or can't afford to get it up to code. It's nice to know that some departments attempt to help the owners. I'm glad you shared that, Eric...

Only novelty permits. I had a friend who worked for a travel agency. My friend would issue travel permits to the Tooth Fairy, so she could collect her children's teeth and transport them to another realm. I thought it was a cute idea. I can't say that I've run across a funny permit that was...

It's that time of year again. The time when farming stores and co-ops begin selling baby chicks to the public, and numerous articles spring up about making extra money by raising hens and selling their eggs. I thought I'd touch on a subject that many people get wrong when they're making...

I'm not 100% certain, but I believe you can set everything up by applying for a home occupation permit. You should probably check that the area is zoned for it as well. Good luck; I hope it works out for you, Kay.

You've got that right. It's refreshing to see the state government consolidate regulations to make them easier to understand and follow. I bet this move will save the state money in the long run.

Wow, you really did your research! It's incredible that so many departments responded to your inquiry with a detailed explanation about their permitting laws. It appears that many areas are relaxed about smaller pergola structures.

I appreciate the department's reasonable fee rates, especially for those who need more than one permit. The first application is $250, but each extra permit location is a mere $100. Considering that these permits are used by businesses to make money, it sounds like a good deal to me.

This is a friendly reminder to all the Mississippi anglers out there who fish for reef species, such as amberjacks, groupers, and triggerfish. You might need to obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, which can be picked up the at no charge as a supplement to your recreational saltwater...

I'm not familiar with that program or certification, but I do support safety the idea of maintaining safe standards on a construction site. I can't say that I've ever sought out a particular qualification, though, beyond ensuring that the person has experience, has professional insurance, and...