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If These Aren’t Excessive Fines, What Are?

Imagine getting a bill from your local government for $900,000 because they see a greenhouse on your property and just assume you’re growing marijuana without a permit. Imagine government demanding $400,000 because you didn’t know to fill out a single-page form. Or you get slapped with a $100,000 fine for parking your car … on...

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The Daily Signal· Oct 18, 10:00 AMIf These Aren’t Excessive Fines, What Are?

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