Kids' 'Illegal' Lemonade Stands Get Help From Country Time

DENVER, CO -- Entrepreneurial kids getting hassled running lemonade stands are getting some help from a national powdered lemonade brand.

Country Time says they're offering a new program to help kids take a stand, and keep it clear from legal harassment.

"Why would anyone stop kids who are trying to build strong work habits, have fun and become young entrepreneurs?" the company asked in a press release. "The reality is, they are being shut down because of old, arcane and very real permit laws. Look it up – it REALLY happens."

It happened over Memorial Day weekend, when a children's lemonade stand in Stapleton was shut down by Denver police after nearby vendors complained that the kids didn't have a food permit.

The company has introduced "Legal-Ade" a support team for kids who want to sell their lemonade this summer. The company calls the new unit a "a crack team ready to straighten out lemonade stand-related permits and fines."

Parents can apply for reimbursement for permits and fines by uploading the image of their child's permit or fine along with a description of what the lemonade stand means to your child, in his or her own words.

"The submission will be reviewed by the Legal Ade team and if it complies with the terms, you will receive the exact amount to cover the permit or fine, up to $300.00*."

Visit www.countrytimelegalade.com for complete details.

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