Sentences with phrase «federal jurisdiction extends»

Federal jurisdiction extends only to those classes of subjects expressly excepted from the provincial heads of power and those enterprises deemed integral to such federal works and undertakings.

Exclusive federal jurisdiction extends to state - law claims featuring «embedded» patent law issues.

Not exact matches

That Act would further restrict the Fed's 13 (3) lending operations by requiring that they be approved by at least two - thirds of the FOMC (as opposed to the present 5 - member requirement); by disallowing the use of equity as collateral for 13 (3) loans; by requiring that loans be approved not only by the Federal Reserve Board but by all Federal banking regulators having jurisdiction over the prospective borrowers; and by allowing emergency lending to be extended beyond a term of 30 days only by means of a joint resolution approved by Congress.

The Committee recommends that the jurisdiction of the Federal Magistrates Court be extended to enable it to deal with Misuse of Market Power (s. 46 and s. 46A where cases rely upon s. 83), Contravention of Industry Codes (s. 51AD) and Unconscionable Conduct (Part IVA).

Since 1994, most jurisdictions have passed additional zero - tolerance policies that extend well beyond those mandated by federal law.

A veterinarian who is licensed in another state, and who is in good standing in such state, providing services directly in connection with an investigation by law enforcement of an alleged violation of federal or state animal fighting or animal cruelty laws, within the scope of the investigation and / or any related judicial proceedings, subject to the following requirements: (a) an official invitation has been extended to the veterinarian for a specified period of time by the law enforcement authority with jurisdiction over the investigation; and (b) such law enforcement authority determines that the veterinarian possesses skills, training, or experience necessary and relevant to such investigation of alleged incidents of animal fighting or animal cruelty.

A technician who is licensed in another state, and who is in good standing in such state, providing veterinary technology services otherwise permissible pursuant to this article directly in connection with an investigation by law enforcement of an alleged violation of federal or state animal fighting or animal cruelty laws, within the scope of the investigation and / or any related judicial proceedings, subject to the following requirements: (a) an official invitation has been extended to the technician for a specified period of time by the law enforcement authority with jurisdiction over the investigation; and (b) such law enforcement authority determines that the technician possesses skills, training, or experience necessary and relevant to such investigation of alleged incidents of animal fighting or animal cruelty.

If there is any question as to whether drafts of an expert report may be discoverable, especially if the matter is pending in a jurisdiction governed by state law, it may be advisable to negotiate a stipulation that explicitly extends the protection of the Federal Rules to expert discovery.

Federal jurisdiction could in theory extend to matters relating to the management and operation of Internet works and undertakings, or to Internet content.

Legalize and Regulate Marijuana WHEREAS, despite almost a century of prohibition, millions of Canadians today regularly consume marijuana and other cannabis products; WHEREAS the failed prohibition of marijuana has exhausted countless billions of dollars spent on ineffective or incomplete enforcement and has resulted in unnecessarily dangerous and expensive congestion in our judicial system; WHEREAS various marijuana decriminalization or legalization policy prescriptions have been recommended by the 1969 - 72 Commission of Enquiry into the Non-Medical Use of Drugs, the 2002 Canadian Senate Special Committee on Illegal Drugs, and the 2002 House of Commons Special Committee on the Non-Medical Use of Drugs; WHEREAS the legal status quo for the criminal regulation of marijuana continues to endanger Canadians by generating significant resources for gang - related violent criminal activity and weapons smuggling — a reality which could be very easily confronted by the regulation and legitimization of Canada's marijuana industry; BE IT RESOLVED that a new Liberal government will legalize marijuana and ensure the regulation and taxation of its production, distribution, and use, while enacting strict penalties for illegal trafficking, illegal importation and exportation, and impaired driving; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a new Liberal government will invest significant resources in prevention and education programs designed to promote awareness of the health risks and consequences of marijuana use and dependency, especially amongst youth; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a new Liberal government will extend amnesty to all Canadians previously convicted of simple and minimal marijuana possession, and ensure the elimination of all criminal records related thereto; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a new Liberal government will work with the provinces and local governments of Canada on a coordinated regulatory approach to marijuana which maintains significant federal responsibility for marijuana control while respecting provincial health jurisdiction and particular regional concerns and practices.

Even in states where domestic partners enjoy many of the same legal rights as married couples, existing federal law might not extend certain benefits that are not exclusively under state jurisdiction.

Importantly, the FTC's jurisdiction does not extend to banks, savings and loan institutions, federal credit unions, or non-profit organizations.