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    Landowners exemptions for hunting and fishing

    I'm surprised to hear of such an exemption. It seems like it would be difficult to track exactly where the game was captured. I suppose it makes sense, though. If you have an apple tree on your property, the apples belong to you, so I can see why the wild game would too. Thanks for teaching...
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    Republicans Trying to Simplify Clean Water Permits for Efficiency and Clarity

    To me, it sounds less like they're trying to simplify the process and more like they're trying to cut regulations that protect the environment. I understand that the permitting process is lengthy in some cases, but I'm not sure whether that's such a bad thing.
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    New regulations set for flying near national monuments in the US

    I've visited a few over the years, and I only remember seeing one helicopter tour company. I'm surprised that drones haven't become a bigger threat than those vehicles carrying passengers near the monuments. I could see tourists using a drone to get the perfect snap.
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    More cities should take a page from Vegas

    The city of Las Vegas has an amnesty program for homeowners that is pretty incredible. It allows owners to report any non-permitted or non-compliant work done within their home, and they can do so without the threat of fines. The homeowners are then able to get everything up to code and to...
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    MI's state utility can now bypass local zoning rules for clean energy projects - backlash ensues

    It's probably one of those things that sounds like a good idea to most folks, until they find out that it's going to be located in their neighborhood. Then it becomes an issue when it's perceived as an eyesore or a threat to their own property value.
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    Permit for security system?

    I agree with the others, you're going to need that permit. The rule reads as though you have to be a licensed Low Voltage contractor who is registered with ePermitJC to apply for it, which could've been what led to the confusion when you called about it. However, if you're hesitant to dish out...
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