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Old 10-03-2008, 07:46 PM   #24
troutman
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Originally Posted by Ford Prefect View Post
Our son has asthma, and wood fires have never been a problem for him.

I'm categorically opposed to law makers legislating restrictions on legal lifestyle choices.
Nuisance is not legal, it is a tort:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuisance

Under the common law, persons in possession of real property (either land owners or tenants) are entitled to the quiet enjoyment of their lands. If a neighbour interferes with that quiet enjoyment, either by creating smells, sounds, pollution or any other hazard that extends past the boundaries of the property, the affected party may make a claim in nuisance.
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