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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Agricultural Law, Animal / Dog Law and Environmental for Maryland on
Q: Can dnr officers search my house without permission in md if someone (lies) tells them i have a monkey inside my house?

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

Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on Nov 2, 2023

They cannot raid your house unless they get a warrant.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Agricultural Law for Florida on
Q: Can Miami dade county require a nursery registered with the state to get a certificate of use through Miami dade county?

Nursery is on agriculture land and AU zoning

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
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

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Business Law and Agricultural Law for Texas on
Q: Can livestock be raised and sold to fund a local hospital?

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

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Agricultural Law and Civil Rights for Tennessee on
Q: How can I find a lawyer pro bono ?

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

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 7, 2023

Contact your local Bar association or legal aid society. They maintain lists of pro Bono lawyers.

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1 Answer | Asked in Agricultural Law, Business Law and Gov & Administrative Law for North Carolina on
Q: Is there a size minimum of a business to apply for distillery license?

I'm wanting to open a distillery but only want to have one small still to produce vodka, rum and gin

Lynn Ellen Coleman
Lynn Ellen Coleman
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...
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Q: selling hemp / CBD products online in MASS. Does this require a MDAR license or can I operate under farmbill USDA/FDA?

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

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Real Estate Law, Agricultural Law and Intellectual Property for Georgia on
Q: I found unclaimed misc property what's are my steps to take to properly claim this
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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.

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1 Answer | Asked in Agricultural Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can I spray weed killer on my hayfield without telling my neighbor whose property is next to mine? I live in Uniontown.
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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

1 Answer | Asked in Agricultural Law, International Law and Business Law on
Q: Does Canadian company need CBD license to sell CBD products ( no THC) entirely within the USA? No product is ever in Can

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...
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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Agricultural Law and Car Accidents for Tennessee on
Q: Is it illeagal to pass a double yellow lone on county rd to overtake a farm tractor to the leftt in tennessee?

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

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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

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1 Answer | Asked in Agricultural Law and Land Use & Zoning for Tennessee on
Q: I own a farm inside of a city. They have changed the zoning from agriculture to residential without my knowledge.

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

1 Answer | Asked in Agricultural Law and Gov & Administrative Law for California on
Q: Can the California Building Code be used to regulate agriculture grading? The CBC scope application purpose.

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

1 Answer | Asked in Agricultural Law, Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Alabama on
Q: My neighbors have a lot of cows and they are out all the time. So i hit one so I am responsible?

We are on a busy highway and the cows get out all the time especially lately. I hit one the other night 2 were out. He knows they are always out how does he not have to pay for the damages. They are his they are not wild animals.

Hunter Garnett
Hunter Garnett
answered on Mar 22, 2023

Generally, farmers aren’t liable for personal injuries caused when their cows get out if they have proper fencing. However, there are occasionally exceptions. You should contact a lawyer, especially if you have serious personal injuries.

Here’s the statutes on this issue:

Ala...
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1 Answer | Asked in Agricultural Law, Contracts, Land Use & Zoning and Real Estate Law for Texas on
Q: Questions about tresspassing brother n law from estate property. I am executor of both owners (dad and gmaw)

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...
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1 Answer | Asked in Agricultural Law and Environmental for California on
Q: Why are bees fish?

In the case of Almond Alliance vs Fish and Game Commission, what is the difference between bees having to be fish and insects having their own section in the CESA? Why not file for an amendment for the CESA to have a section for them?

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answered on Mar 16, 2023

Bees are not fish, and it is unclear why this question is being asked in the context of agricultural law and environmental law for California. The Almond Alliance vs Fish and Game Commission case likely does not involve the classification of bees as fish.

As for the issue of insects having...
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Q: Am I allowed to sell rocks & minerals I find on the beach on Etsy?

I like to collect rocks & minerals on local beaches in California and would like to start selling these on Etsy and my own website. Is that legal? I plan to polish some of the rocks using a tumbler and other polishing equipment and also plan to turn the rocks into jewelry. Some of them I would... View More

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answered on Mar 4, 2023

In general, it is legal to sell rocks and minerals that you find on a beach, as long as you have permission to be on the beach and are not removing rocks or minerals from protected areas, such as state or national parks. However, there may be certain restrictions or regulations regarding the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Agricultural Law and Land Use & Zoning for New Jersey on
Q: The head of the EHT Zoning Board drove onto our neighbor's property without prior notice. She observed we have a chicken

coop. That same night at a variance hearing for the property she drove onto, she asked another neighbor if the coop she saw was his. He said no. When I testified that I was against the neighbor's variance, I said the coop was mine. We then received a notice of violation for having the coop.... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Feb 21, 2023

A ZBOA member may not enter a person's property without permission, The applicant may have given permission as part of the application process. You did nor state whether the zoning officer has issued to you a notice of zoning violation and a demand to cure.

1 Answer | Asked in Agricultural Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Nebraska on
Q: What do I do?

I have farm plates currently ony pickup and that is how it has been since I've gotten it. I haven't moved or nothing. I have chickens and move livestock very frequently but county keeps using the excuse that I need to own farm land in able to get farm plates

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Feb 16, 2023

Using the vehicle for moving livestock isn't the only qualification for having farm plates. Farm plates are available to other than just the owner of farm land. You will need to review the criteria for farm plates and see if you qualify. The rules have been modified over the years so it is... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Agricultural Law, Construction Law and Environmental for Ohio on
Q: 18acres of a farm adjoining to our farm, is building 90 townhouses . They are removing the woods between us exposing our

They are removing the woods between us exposing our privacy. What rights to do we to protect our privacy ?. And what happens if these new townhouses block our well water or contaminate it?

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Feb 6, 2023

If the developer purchased the property with the woods, then it can remove the trees. Talk to the local building and zoning office that issues permits for the construction about your concerns.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Agricultural Law for Texas on
Q: The city won't let me get water without having the deed put in my name, the property was willed to me from my stepdad
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jan 31, 2023

The city is incorrect.

That being said, the least expensive solution is to have the executor of your stepdad’s estate sign a deed conveying the property to you.

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