Rogue 5 Year Olds Busted in the UK and USA: Updated
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Whew, we can all have a sigh of relief that these young ladies were caught!!! 😛
When I first saw the story of Gabby Dehaas, a 5 year old California girl fined for operating an unlicensed lemonade stand, I didn’t believe it. The young lady was trying to earn enough money for a bike of her own and managed to earn $83.00 toward her goal. Only to receive a bill with interest added from the city of Porterville USA for a business license! However, when I looked into her story, not only did I find it to be true but not a one time issue for 5 year olds! Another 5 year old, Andre Spicer, in Tower Hamlets UK was also busted for the illegal operation of a lemonade stand and in her case was approached by the police, ticketed £150 (about $195), and shut down on the spot!
Even though these stories are a couple of years old. With the norm of folks with cell phones ability to not just call authorities but video what they are calling about we are seeing more and more bogus reports of people just going about their everyday lives who peek the interest and unwanted attention of some of the less enlightened folks out there. Videos and reports of people being harassed by others for doing normal legal activities it’s not just overzealous law enforcement anymore. Although these two incidents tickle the funny bone, those other incidents do give those trying to fly under the radar reason to pause.
See their stories linked below: (2 links)
In the USA: State Authorities Fine 5yo Girl for Selling Lemonade Without Business License
In the UK 5-Year-Old Girl Fined By Police For Selling Lemonade
UPDATE #1: Both cities involved have apologized and the fines waived, But these young ladies should have been praised for their entrepreneurial spirits. What a ridiculous and a total waste of government funds and time! Never mind the damage done to the youngsters involved.
Update #2: Country time lemonade has been assisting young self starting kids to legally open their lemonade stands by assisting with the legalities and their associated fees. Now they are ready to take it a step further. Read about it at the link below
Only 14 states allow lemonade stands without permits. Country Time wants the others to do the same
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