Dutch term – Hinderwetvergunning

A hinderwetvergunning is a nuisance permit. The hinderwet [nuisance law] dated from 1875 and set rules about business activities that could provide a nuisance, danger or harm to the environment and required that such businesses needed a permit. The law was replaced in 1993. Examples of businesses requiring a hinderwetvergunning are: Factories Gas stations Cattle farms Slaughterhouses Blacksmiths If your ancestors owned or worked for a business requiring … [Read more...]