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Amish

May 22, 2015

Religious code waiver could lead to case’s dismissal

A state budget bill amendment may mean that Eau Claire County won’t seek more than $42,000 from an Amish family that failed to obtain a building permit for a home.

Aug 28, 2014

Amish building permit disagreement lands in court

An Amish man from southeastern Minnesota says he didn't seek a permit for a home his family is building because it would have required installing a septic system, which is a modern convenience his religious beliefs wouldn't allow.

Aug 20, 2014

Judge rules Amish need to comply with building permits

A Wisconsin judge has ruled that local Old Order Amish families must obtain building and sanitary permits in accordance with an Eau Claire County requirement.

Dec 17, 2013

Amish fight order to install smoke detectors

An Eau Claire County court will hear cases this week involving four Amish families who failed to obtain certain building and sanitary permits for recently built homes.

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