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Today we continue our recap of important ag law stories that made the news in September and October. \u00a0If you missed Part 1 of this series, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Court of appeals affirms dismissal of\u00a0nuisance suit against oil and gas company.<\/b>\u00a0 Landowners who filed a nuisance suit against Marathon Oil for odors, fumes, and dust related to oil production near their home were defeated in the San Antonio Court of Appeals earlier this month. \u00a0The Court held that the plaintiffs failed to prove causation between\u00a0Marathon’s oil and gas production and their complained of injuries. \u00a0[Read opinion here<\/a>.] \u00a0Austin-based attorney John McFarland wrote a great blog post discussing the case here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Texas deer breeders file suit over chronic wasting disease.<\/strong>\u00a0 Texas deer breeders have filed suit in Travis County against the Texas Parks & Wildlife over rules enacted by the department related to chronic waste disease. \u00a0The plaintiffs allege that the regulations are an attempt to shut down the captive deer industry. \u00a0[Read article here<\/a>.] \u00a0Thanks to blog reader Judy Ackerman for letting me know about this story.<\/p>\n

Court requires intent for liability under federal Migratory Bird Act.<\/strong>\u00a0 The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently ruled that in order to be liable for the death of a bird under the Migratory Bird Act, the defendant must have acted with intent. \u00a0This decision will make it more difficult for companies to be held liable under the Act. \u00a0Specifically, this decision could have major impacts on the wind industry, as wind turbines are frequently blamed for bird deaths. \u00a0Particularly interesting here is the fact that a circuit split exists as to whether proof of intent is required. \u00a0As of now, the 5th, 8th, and 9th Circuits have found that intent is, in fact, required. \u00a0Two other circuits, the 2nd and 10th, have reached the opposite conclusion, holding no such proof is necessary for liability. \u00a0Commonly, such circuit splits are reason for the United States Supreme Court to grant certiorari and hear an appeal. \u00a0Time will tell if this is true for this case. \u00a0 [Read article here<\/a> and \u00a0here<\/a>.]<\/p>\n

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Big\u00a0Bend residents continue to protest pipeline. \u00a0<\/strong>The Guardian recently ran an article discussing one Texas ranchers and landowners opposition to the proposed pipeline project that would run from the Permian Basin to Mexico, through the Big Bend area. \u00a0The article discusses landowner concerns, the potential FERC jurisdiction, and the use of eminent domain to condemn easements for the project if landowners refuse to agree to sell the necessary easements. [Read article here<\/a>.]<\/p>\n

Ag\/Timber number holders must renew permits by January 2016.<\/strong>\u00a0 As many of you know, holders of agriculture or timber permits are exempt from sales tax on certain items under Texas law. \u00a0A change is coming that will require renewal of these permits.\u00a0 Starting in January, all permit holders must have a current expiration date on their permit. \u00a0This requires\u00a0all<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0agriculture and timber permit holders<\/strong><\/em> to renew their permits to obtain a current permit with the required expiration date included. \u00a0All permit holders should be receiving letters in the mail with more information. \u00a0For more information from the Comptroller’s Office, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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