1.   The law prohibits the burial of toxic substances without special permits.

2.   The Chipping Campden ban comes into effect in the autumn -- lorry drivers doing regular business in the town have until then to apply for special permits.

3.   At present, only banks with special permits from the Ministry of Finance are permitted to change between yen to foreign currencies.

4.   Because of environmental concerns, special permits were required to build the hole so close to the ocean, and additional approvals must be obtained to maintain it.

5.   Before beginning this project, check with the local building inspector to see if the codes require a special permit.

6.   Besides the waterfowl hunting season, special permits can be acquired to hunt Canada geese.

7.   A special permit was required to transport the gunpowder from a factory in the West Bank town of Ramallah, along a predetermined route to the East Jerusalem cemetery.

8.   Actually there is a fourth, but that involves firearms, special permits and good aim, and is inappropriate in a suburban setting.

9.   Allowing more than two fish to be taken with a special permit account for only a small percentage of that quota.

10.   Already, many large retailers are seeking special permits that would exempt them from current land-use restrictions.