I don't mind registering.
But I have a problem with multiple level registration, bloated bureaucracy, and double taxation. This country is in the mist of a debt crisis, partly due to bloated regulation, excessive oversight, and laws on the books that require positions to be filled that have no apparent value or justification. But when you get down to the local level and the costs involved in such things as over regulating bees as a hobby, and even as they have in some township....grass monitors to make sure you cut your grass, than it all adds to the problem at hand.
As mentioned in the article, if you register your dog with the local authorities, are you still required to register the same dog with the state? I don't know myself. I don't have a dog. But I'm guessing there is one registration for dogs, yet beekeeping is being hit at least twice. State and local registration. Three times if your big enough to pay the crappy extra tax on each pound of honey you produce, and pay the national honey board.
Nuisance laws by the way, are there for a means for dispute settlement after there is a problem. It now seems that these laws are being used by the authorities to charge extra, prior to any problems, and keep folks employed. They say they must make the rounds and ensure the beehive is properly kept. Folks have no problem with it seems. But I bet they would be angered by the same rational and justification for the "grass patrol" to not only make periodic visits, but charge a fee for every homeowner who has a lawn. Afterall, most townships have regulations in regards to lawn maintenance and grass height. This is due to rodent and pest issues. You know....your safety is their interest! But they don't charge a fee to enforce the law, have inspectors, or justify tramping on homeowners prior to a problem being raised. But beekeeper get screwed by the same logic being applied.
Topic: June Rant - Is your township next? (Read 2309 times)