Sentences with phrase «illegal under state»

Florida proved that there was a clear correlation between Race and Income / Education levels, and made the case that insurance companies were indirectly using race as a factor, a practice that is illegal under both State and Federal guidelines.

Roberts argued that blockades were already illegal under state law.

As described in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, back in January, a Pennsylvania county court dismissed charges against two individuals who ran a poker game out of a garage, finding that because the outcome of poker has more to do with skill than chance, it was not illegal under the state's gambling laws.

New York State Senator Tony Avello has introduced a bill, S.B. 456, that would make it illegal under the state's animal cruelty law, NYS AG & Mkts.

The food safety risks have been documented in a study relied on by the New Mexico Attorney General in reaching his decision that products of horse slaughter are not safe for human consumption and illegal under state law.

We may, but are not required to, decline a transaction on your Account for any of the following reasons: (A) because of operational considerations, (B) because your Account is in default, (C) if we suspect fraudulent or unlawful activity, (D) we reasonably believe a transaction may be challenged as illegal under state or federal law (such as casino gambling on the Internet), or (E) in our discretion, for any other reason.

The handful of so - called «vertical price - fixing» have produced mixed results — a California court found a cosmetic maker's price controls illegal under state law, while a New York court said that «resale price maintenance» was acceptable for Tempur - Pedic mattresses.

That wasn't just a destructive attack on charter schools; it was almost certainly illegal under state law.

County Executive Mark Poloncarz said he could not support the initial bill because it was too ambiguous and likely illegal under state procurement laws.

Democratic County Executive Mark Poloncarz issued a statement after the meeting, once again criticizing the bill, which would require the county to purchase American - made products for contracts of $ 10,000 or more, for being ambiguous and, in his and the county attorney's opinion, illegal under state procurement laws.

In Nassau County, Deputy Insp. Christopher Ferro, commanding officer of the Narcotics Vice Squad, said the fentanyl analogs that police have found are all illegal under state law, so they haven't had to downgrade any charges.

Using fees to raise revenue is clearly illegal under state law, and it's time for the counties to have an honest discussion about their budgets.»

The legislation comes after Attorney General Eric Schneiderman filed a legal challenge against major fantasy sports operators in New York, charging they were running games of chance, illegal under the state's constitution.

Not exact matches

While several states such as Colorado, Oregon, and this week California have made cannabis legal to possess and use, it still remains illegal under federal law.

That is a conundrum for the state's airports, which are locally owned and operated but are subject to federal law, under which marijuana is an illegal substance.

There are legal implications as well: Anyone who wants to get involved in this industry has to take on the reputational risk and the legal risk, because even though numerous states have legalized it, cannabis is still a Schedule I, federally illegal drug under the Controlled Substances Act.

Under Kim Jong - Un's totalitarian regime, it's illegal for anyone who lives in the isolated nation to leave without the state's consent.

States have clashed with the federal government over marijuana, which remains illegal under federal law.

Taking a page from laws creating sanctuary cities for illegal immigrants, a group of lawmakers have submitted a bill that bans California law enforcement from working with federal authorities if they attempt to take action against marijuana grow facilities or dispensaries that operate legally under state law.

State Treasurer John Chiang, who is running for governor, has asked President Donald Trump for guidance on how the state's marijuana industry can participate in the nation's banking system, while pot remains illegal under U.S.State Treasurer John Chiang, who is running for governor, has asked President Donald Trump for guidance on how the state's marijuana industry can participate in the nation's banking system, while pot remains illegal under U.S.state's marijuana industry can participate in the nation's banking system, while pot remains illegal under U.S. law.

While cannabis for recreational or medical use is legal in several states, such as California and Colorado, it is classified as an illegal schedule 1 drug under U.S. federal law.

The new law is the nation's first formal approval of the industry after its come under scrutiny across many states for allowing what regulators see as illegal online gambling.

But importing cannabis to the United States is illegal under federal law.

The referendums come amid shifts in American opinions on marijuana in recent years that have energized efforts to legalize cannabis, a drug that remains illegal under federal law even as Colorado and Washington state have been given the go - ahead to experiment with legalization.

Marijuana is illegal under federal law, but so far eight states and the District of Columbia have legalized the drug for recreational use, while 28 states in total have legalized medical cannabis.

Under New York State's Multiple Dwelling Law, short - term rentals of fewer than 30 days are illegal in buildings with three or more units, unless the owner is present.

Under state law, internet - based fantasy sports leagues are illegal.

The new law requires registration with the Mississippi Gaming Commission and effectively overrules a January opinion by the Mississippi attorney general declaring DFS illegal under then - current state law.

Pot remains illegal under federal law, and Sessions» new direction lets federal prosecutors in states where marijuana is legal decide how aggressively to enforce that law.

Such a State is thrown back on positive law, which is purely relativistic, and can cause serious problems — for example, the newly unified Germany had great difficulty in prosecuting Erich Honecker for his crimes, since they were not illegal under the old system of the DDR.

The state surely has the right to pursue criminal justice even when illegal activities, are taking place under the cover of a religious organization.

The eyewitnesses of the Resurrection of Jesus — those who ate, drank, spoke with, and listened to the Lord Jesus Christ after His Resurrection — were so convinced of the Good News of God's Love, Forgiveness, Peace, and Healing Power for all humanity revealed by the Risen Jesus Christ that these eyewitnesses were willing to die as martyrs for their belief in the Risen Christ as fully God and fully man when it was illegal to do so under Roman authority (where Cesar was considered a deity in the state cult religion).

Gardener then started a petition on Sunday that states: «It is illegal in the UK for nude images of under 18's to be created, sent and shared.

The «woman's call to justice» that Cornell defends is warranted by women's suffering «under the conditions women would again face if the Roe framework was dismantled,» that is, the requirement that a woman carry an unwanted pregnancy to term, travel to a state or country where abortion was legal, or seek an illegal abortion.

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In fact, it's illegal to drive with a child under 2 years old in a forward - facing car seat in many states across the United Sstates across the United StatesStates.

Under licensure laws, it is illegal for a person to practice a profession without first meeting state standards.

So even in states that have legalized marijuana for some or all purposes, it is still illegal under federal law.

A third party country that uses force in territory controlled by another sovereign state, without the express or implied consent of a sovereign state with a legitimate claim to that territory, is an illegal aggressor under international law, rather than a participant in a collective security effort which international law recognizes as a legitimate reason to use military force.

(C) An alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States shall not be regarded as seeking an admission into the United States for purposes of the immigration laws unless the alien --(i) has abandoned or relinquished that status, (ii) has been absent from the United States for a continuous period in excess of 180 days, (iii) has engaged in illegal activity after having departed the United States, (iv) has departed from the United States while under legal process seeking removal of the alien from the United States, including removal proceedings under this chapter and extradition proceedings, (v) has committed an offense identified in section 1182 (a)(2) of this title, unless since such offense the alien has been granted relief under section 1182 (h) or 1229b (a) of this title, or (vi) is attempting to enter at a time or place other than as designated by immigration officers or has not been admitted to the United States after inspection and authorization by an immigration officer.

«This legislation strengthens the penalties for the BDB Loophole, which is already an illegal act under New York State's election law,» Murphy said in a statement.

The newspaper continues: «Such controls already exist for Bulgaria and Romania, but retrospective limits on other eastern European states, such as Poland and the Czech Republic, would be illegal under EU law.»

Under Governor Cuomo, we have significantly augmented our resources by coordinating our efforts with state agencies including DMV, OASAS and the State Police to help keep our communities safe by cracking down on these illegal sales.&rstate agencies including DMV, OASAS and the State Police to help keep our communities safe by cracking down on these illegal sales.&rState Police to help keep our communities safe by cracking down on these illegal sales.»

Now, nothing that happened here was technically illegal under New York State's shamefully ridiculous and inadequate campaign finance laws, but... goddamn.

Some states around the country are moving to full legalization, though use of the drug is still illegal under federal law.

Marijuana use is illegal under federal law but allowed in some cases in dozens of states.

Schneiderman says the companies are akin to online poker, and constitute illegal gambling under the state constitution.

In a press release issued Monday, Jim Calvin, president of the New York State Association of Convenience Stores, said instead of raising the age to purchase tobacco products, lawmakers should make it illegal for people under 18 to possess tobacco.

Congressman Michael Grimm, reportedly under federal investigation after allegations of illegal campaign fund - raising, blew up at and physically threatened a reporter tonight after the president's State of the Union speech, according to NY1.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke for the first time since news broke that his former close associate is under federal investigation for possibly taking illegal payments from developers working on state economic development projects.