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⚖️ Amish & the Law

Taxes, draft, courts, insurance. Living in a state without being part of it.

1

Taxes

Pay all. Except Social Security.

2

Military Draft

Not one war. Not one soldier. 300 years.

3

Wisconsin v. Yoder

1972. Supreme Court. Amish won.

4

Raw Milk

Drink — but can't sell. Amish vs. FDA.

5

Building Codes

Barn without permit? Depends on county.

6

SMV Triangle

Orange triangle. Some communities refuse.

7

Child Labor

From age 5 — work. On a farm — can.

8

Puppy Mills

Dark side. Commercial dog breeding.

9

Photography & Law

Photographing isn't illegal. But rude.

10

Horse Manure Laws

Horse on road. Fines in some counties.

11

Zoning

Workshop — business or farm?

12

Social Security

Don't pay. Don't receive. Since 1965.

13

ACA Exemption

Obamacare not for Amish.

14

Education Laws

8 grades. But not everywhere so simple.

15

Jury Duty

Amish don't judge. Literally.

16

Business Regulations

$1M furniture. Need a license.

17

Beard-Cutting

2011: Amish cuts others' beards. Federal case.

18

Land Use

Buy for cash. Prices rise. English get angry.

19

Buggy DUI

Drunk on buggy = DUI? Depends on state.

20

Amish Mafia

TV show. Pure fiction.