Mark coughed up some electrons that declared:

On Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:36:00 +0000, The Natural Philosopher
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In Browns Britain you need permission to fart.

And you have to pay tax on it too.


And you need to be a member of the:

National Intestinal and Colon Emissions Inspection Council (NICEIC), or
submit 48 hours advance notice of intention to fart to the local council.

As the council don't have anyone trained to measure the noxious content of
your emissions, you'll also have to pay a member of the NICEIC to come and
inspect it for you, which may involve waiting 3-4 weeks before an approved
person is available. You may not progress to the next stage without passing
the inspection.