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cabingal3
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# Posted: 30 Jul 2012 07:28
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did u hear about the fellow who is being fined and faces jail for collecting rain water??
i did not hear all the to do's about the whole story.
maybe u have and can clear me up on why he is facing jail.thanks.
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sparky1
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# Posted: 30 Jul 2012 07:44
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http://www.opposingviews.com/i/society/crime/gary-harrington-sentenced-30-days-jail-c ollecting-rainwater-his-property
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VTweekender
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# Posted: 30 Jul 2012 07:46
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Seems that there is a 1925 law in Oregon that THEY (Oregon) own the rainwater, crazy!
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cabingal3
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# Posted: 30 Jul 2012 10:03
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According to Oregon water laws, all water is publicly owned. Therefore, anyone who wants to store any type of water on their property must first obtain a permit from state water managers.
thats just crazy
thanks sparky1 for the link.
ew.go figure.we live in oregon and i never knew this.this fellow even got a permit.see,there is my thoughts.the less the powers that be dont know what u are doing -the better.3 days of rain water collected by this fellow.is the state nuts??
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