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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...

Thanks for sharing, @Nomad. The court battle popped up on my local news a while ago, but they never followed up with the outcome of the case. This ruling is a great result. It doesn't mean that permits won't be issued, but that the regulators must consider greenhouse gas emissions during...

On the one hand, altering the basement can affect the whole structure above it, because it usually messes with the foundation. It's good to make sure that it's done correctly, so there aren't problems down the road. I'd get the permit and have an inspection, in this case. On the other hand...

I believe you're wrong about the ventilation, Fenix, because it should have some sort of ventilation system. I don't know of any that don't. Some silos are specially designed to negate the need for a confined entry permit. If you don't know whether this silo qualifies, call your local...

I've noticed a common rule while filling out the paperwork for building permits. The application warns that a building permit cannot be issued until the address is certified. I don't understand why there's a need for it. Why would anyone apply for a permit in a random location? It bugs me...

I guess I've been fortunate, because I haven't dealt with anything unusual. I've had good experiences at parks. Permits for waste, such as portable toilets and garbage, are all maintained by the city. Using an established area that's already set up for events, tends to make things easier.

That's the first time that I've ever been asked. I've used them before, but I met with a different guy this time. Maybe he's just new. I thought it was weird. Your assumption about not needing a permit to hunt or fish on your own property isn't a given, actually. Kentucky comes to mind as...

I want to make the community aware that landowners and their relatives are often exempt from the permit requirement as long as they're hunting or fishing on their own land. I had some trouble at a processing plant because the owner wanted to see my hunting permit before he took my buck. I shot...

Pole barns are pretty standard. I haven't heard of a single person being denied a permit in my area over such a structure, but then again, we are zoned for farming. If it's a seasoned contractor who has shown me proof of the paperwork, I'd probably go ahead and let him start, with the caveat...

I'm interested to see how this storage concept works decades from now. If it truly helps the environment, then maybe the EPA will work with other state agencies to streamline the permitting process.

I'd hate for things to become so extreme that only the wealthiest businesses and organizations can afford to operate. It's important to protect the air quality, but these challenges sure seem costly.

I'm considering selling at the farmers market next season. I ran across a great article that mentions some of the permits that might be required. I need to look into it further, but figured I'd share in case it helps someone else. Does anything surprise you from the list? I guessed that I'd...

I'm not sure how I feel about this. On the one hand, it seems like a good idea to warn people, especially those with young children, about the dogs they should avoid. On the other hand, it might encourage some people to mistreat, or even kill, those animals. It also feels like governmental...