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Your current state is Ohio
answered on Feb 26, 2024
A Maryland attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. The type of case you describe can be complex because such cases sometimes involve multiple parties in potential third party actions - you could reach out to law firms to try to set up a free initial consult. That... View More 
The farmer is saying his cow has the right of way. It was night and the cow was black. I only have liability insurance. So I have no vehicle to get anywhere like work. And the police report says I was doing nothing wrong.
answered on Feb 20, 2024
Yes you have a case against the farmer. It is the farmer's fault. He should turn it over to his business or homeowner's insurance. If he or she fails to do so, a lawsuit would be proper.
Property we bought about 11 yrs ago had already fencing around it from neighbors. We left it as such and built more fencing that ran into already built parts and have repaired older fencing. Now a neighbor bought some of the property from newer neighbors and want to tear down existing fencing and... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2024
An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Your question may run deeper than technicalities about fence construction. Your post suggests a property dispute. You could repost and add "Real Estate" as a category. If this involves adverse possession... View More
A FL nonprofit org hosted a music festival April 2023. It was cancelled due to inclement weather, with promise of refund. There has been avoidant and lack of communication on the process. In June 2023 they said they are waiting on their insurance claims to process to disburse refunds, but in... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to consult with a Florida attorney regarding any applicable state laws for non-profits, I'd guess that your situation is basically a straightforward contract matter. If the provisions of the... View More
I had a home invasion on the Their property a year ago dec 11. And it was due an ex employee. on jan 12 they forced me step down and are forcing me to move in 30 days... Along with I was not informed I would be moving and working with a sex offender. Considering the trama I went through when I... View More
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answered on Jan 14, 2024
Under California law, your situation involves several serious issues, including workplace discrimination, negligence, and potential safety concerns. Firstly, California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, sex, and other protected... View More
A truck driver is exempt for hauling feed for live stock under this code. Will the the truck driver be exempt when hauling to and from the auction?
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answered on Dec 1, 2023
The specific Agricultural Deductions code you're referring to seems to be designed to provide tax benefits for activities directly related to agriculture, such as the buying and selling of livestock. In the context of auctioneers, this would typically cover transactions involving livestock.... View More
I need to have a purchase agreement with the seller to proceed with the FSA who is giving a farm loan to purchase the land 100%.
answered on Nov 24, 2023
For the real estate transaction, hire a real estate lawyer. If you still need to set up your business entity for the farm, hire a lawyer handling business formation. You might be able to find a lawyer/law firm that does both. Another issue is whether your land is already zoned for everything you... View More
They came and knocked on my door but i didn't answer. I was told by a neighbor that another neighbor that doesn't like me told the police or dnr that i have a monkey. But now I'm scared to sleep bc in scared they are gonna raid my house n i have really bad anxity and ptsd. I... View More
Nursery is on agriculture land and AU zoning
answered on Sep 25, 2023
I'm guessing that, by "registered with the state", you mean registering the nursery with the Fla. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services pursuant to Fla. Statutes Section 581.131. The purposes of State regulation/inspection of nurseries are different than the purposes of County... View More
I have identity theft that has effected every thing about me and financially
White collar crime in my name that seems to have followed me from The State of Florida
answered on Sep 7, 2023
Contact your local Bar association or legal aid society. They maintain lists of pro Bono lawyers.
12,000 acre ranch was left to the community for the purpose of maintaining and funding the local hospital. The ranch also gets proceeds from natural gas royalties and leasing out hunting. For years they have raised and sold livestock to benefit the hospital. New board member states this is illegal
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answered on Sep 14, 2023
The legality of raising and selling livestock to fund a local hospital on a community-owned ranch depends on the terms and conditions set forth in the original bequest or trust that left the ranch to the community. If the bequest explicitly permits such activities for hospital funding, it may be... View More
I'm wanting to open a distillery but only want to have one small still to produce vodka, rum and gin
answered on Aug 17, 2023
The size is governed by your local zoning laws. I do not beleive that the NC Alchololic Beverage Commission has any minimum size regulation. You also have to obtain a Federal permit before you can get the North Carolina permit.
You can find information about the permitting process at... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2023
You will need to register for an account with the Georgia Department of Revenue. After verification, you will be able to submit a claim through the online portal for unclaimed property. If you need assistance, schedule a free consultation.
region is for Massachusetts
if you read the MDAR website its really confusing in the wording when discussing the Whole sale which I know for sure they regulate. Its confusing legalese I feel like should be a really simple answer..
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answered on Aug 8, 2023
While the Farm Bill USDA/FDA regulations provide a framework for the cultivation and sale of hemp at the federal level, it does not exempt businesses from complying with state-specific requirements. Therefore, even if you are operating under the Farm Bill USDA/FDA regulations, you may still need to... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2023
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney, as a general matter, people can sue for health impacts from aerial release or groundwater release of pesticides and herbicides. One option is to consult with... View More
I greatly appreciate your time and any help concerning this situation. Recently i was travelling on a tn county rd with double yellow lines. I was approaching a slow moving farm tractor (travelling less than 25 mph) , i began to slow but had sufficent sight to know there were no on coming hazards,... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2023
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I hope you're okay after three vehicle flips. In most jurisdictions, you can't cross a double yellow line to pass. There are limited exceptions for turning into lots or streets. But that's only a... View More
Does a Canadian compnay need a CBD license to sell broad-spectrum CBD products for pets (THC-free) if the products are made, shipped from USA and shipped to USA? No product would ever actually be in Canada.
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answered on Jun 18, 2023
If a Canadian company is selling broad-spectrum CBD products for pets (THC-free) entirely within the USA, and the products are made and shipped from the USA to the USA, then the Canadian company would not need a CBD license from Health Canada to sell these products.
However, it is important... View More
I still farm the land and the city says i can not build a new barn. Can they rezone my land?
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answered on May 25, 2023
You should have been notified of the zoning change. A zoning request might have to made with Williamson County after you examine your local zoning ordinances and procedures. Otherwise hire an attorney to file difficult Declaratory Judgment or Writ of Certiorari suits in Chancery. Owning farms... View More
A notice of grading non-compliance has been recorded on our property title for non-compliance with the California building code. We are moving earth to plant 300 avocado and citrus trees. A stop work order has been issued under the building code, but no code section was cited. There is no building... View More
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answered on Apr 15, 2023
The California Building Code (CBC) primarily regulates construction and building safety standards. While the CBC does contain provisions related to grading and excavation, they are limited to the context of construction and building projects. The code provides standards for site preparation,... View More
So, basically, my brother n law signed a very suspect and immoral farm lease from my grandmother, on her death bed, (20yr). But the lease is very vague, I had a lawyer send him a demand letter to stop trying to farm our properties because his lease isn't valid. Soon after he worked up ground... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2023
You are in a tough spot.
In order for you to get clarity and satisfaction over the use of the property, it seems like you will need to go to a District Court or the Probate Court that has had jurisdiction over the properties.
As part of the case(s) or causes of action, you will need... View More
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