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Ahh big government, out to protect you from HARM!
Portland lemonade stand runs into health inspectors, needs $120 license to operate | OregonLive.com
A while back, a judge at a chili cookoff here in Texas tasted some chili made by a couple of kids, and it tasted funny. When he asked what was in it, the kids laughed and replied "Dog **** (poo)".
I know its a lemonaide stand, but the kid was selling to the general public, which does put it under the same rules as anybody else who sells a food product to the general public - She pays a license fee, and must be inspected, just like everybody else.
A while back, a judge at a chili cookoff here in Texas tasted some chili made by a couple of kids, and it tasted funny. When he asked what was in it, the kids laughed and replied "Dog **** (poo)".
I know its a lemonaide stand, but the kid was selling to the general public, which does put it under the same rules as anybody else who sells a food product to the general public - She pays a license fee, and must be inspected, just like everybody else.
So then maybe she pays the licence, gets inspected, and THEN puts in the dog poo?I know its a lemonaide stand, but the kid was selling to the general public, which does put it under the same rules as anybody else who sells a food product to the general public - She pays a license fee, and must be inspected, just like everybody else.
A while back, a judge at a chili cookoff here in Texas tasted some chili made by a couple of kids, and it tasted funny. When he asked what was in it, the kids laughed and replied "Dog **** (poo)".
I know its a lemonade stand, but the kid was selling to the general public, which does put it under the same rules as anybody else who sells a food product to the general public - She pays a license fee, and must be inspected, just like everybody else.
Was samsmart being serious, did anyone figure that out? I just think it was stupid of her to do a lemonade stand (and for her parents to let her set herself up like that) but whats wrong with a kid making some money. I guess you think kids should get taxed when they go mow lawns in the neighborhood too?
I guess you think kids should get taxed when they go mow lawns in the neighborhood too?
Christ on a crutch, I'm thanking MrVicchio. :lol:
Seriously, though, that was bull****.
Seriously? Do you actually believe the government expected to get the money from the kid? The license fee discourages unsafe food outlets.And in that case, (hypothetically) went out and got the $120 license... and still made chilli with dog ****... how is that protecting the public? Paying for a piece of paper does not guarantee anything, it's simply paying the local government to sell something. What everyone's missing here is that clip board lady wasn't testing the lemonade - she was only checking for bureaucratic paperwork and money was paid. This isn't about health safety, it's about money.
Seriously? Do you actually believe the government expected to get the money from the kid? The license fee discourages unsafe food outlets.
Food for thought, a while back a bunch of kids got in trouble for selling lemonade... of course it was mainly because they were peeing in the big jug of lemonade and then selling it super cheap as some weird ****ed up prank.
Ahh big government, out to protect you from HARM!
A while back, a judge at a chili cookoff here in Texas tasted some chili made by a couple of kids, and it tasted funny. When he asked what was in it, the kids laughed and replied "Dog **** (poo)".
I know its a lemonaide stand, but the kid was selling to the general public, which does put it under the same rules as anybody else who sells a food product to the general public - She pays a license fee, and must be inspected, just like everybody else.
a lot bigger than julie
Was samsmart being serious, did anyone figure that out? I just think it was stupid of her to do a lemonade stand (and for her parents to let her set herself up like that) but whats wrong with a kid making some money. I guess you think kids should get taxed when they go mow lawns in the neighborhood too?
I was being serious.
And I'm not against a kid making some money. And no, I don't think kids should get taxed when they go mow lawns. But I do think it would be helpful to require them, if they're under a certain age, to purchase a cheap business license, about $5, in order to operate. Once they pay that license they should then get a pamphlet that lists any responsibilities they may have in performing their business, if any.
I don't see what's wrong with that. What's wrong with having a kid who is trying to make a profit be made aware of and educated of any laws they may be liable for despite being a child?
If a kid is going to have a lemonade stand, what's wrong with giving her a pamphlet on basic health and safety procedures for preparation of foods and drinks? If a kid is going to mow lawns, what's wrong with giving him a pamphlet on good safety measures, such as proper eye-wear?
Accidents don't care if it's a kid doing this stuff. Litigation doesn't care if it's a kid doing this stuff. What's wrong with requiring a $5 child business license that in the purchase of it will provide educational materials for the child on how to operate whatever they're doing in a manner safe to them as well as their customers?
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