They won't put me in jail for rebuilding my engine. They still need me to work as a juror in court. They summon me once every year in the past several years. They tried to do that even right after I completed one summon only a few months earlier. See this link for the type of home auto repair allowed (not allowed: http://www.sanjoseca.gov/codeEnforcement/sj_homeauto.asp David
--- John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > On Nov 12, 2007 10:46 AM, David Kao <dtkao0205@yahoo.com> wrote: > > The city's web site has a few "civil code" pages. One of the code says no > > major repairs such as rebuilding engine in the garage. Violation can result > > in $2500 fine in first offense. That's entirely "carp" in my opinion. I am > > fortunate to have a lawyer who will fight for me free of charge any time. > > So I will see what will happen if I eventually have to rebuild my 84's > > engine. > > > Indeed, that's the most outrageous thing I've heard of in a long time. > I can't imagine the city can prohibit you from any legal activity you > choose to do in your own garage. I hope you do challenge this law. > I'll bet the list would even take a collection to bail you out. > > Inmate: What are you in for? > David: Engine rebuilding. > > Carp I tell ya! > ;-) > -- > John Meeks > > '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits > Northern Michigan > KC8ZFN > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm >
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