Sentences with phrase «illegal under state law»

Roberts argued that blockades were already illegal under state law.

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.

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.

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.»

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.

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.

Marijuana to Remain Illegal Under Federal Law, DEA Says Marijuana advocates who hoped the cascade of states moving to legalize medical marijuana would soften the federal stance on the drug faced disappointment Thursday as the Drug Enforcement Administration announced it will keep marijuana illegal for any purIllegal Under Federal Law, DEA Says Marijuana advocates who hoped the cascade of states moving to legalize medical marijuana would soften the federal stance on the drug faced disappointment Thursday as the Drug Enforcement Administration announced it will keep marijuana illegal for any purillegal for any purpose...

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.»

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.

Under a 2010 state law, renting out an entire apartment for less than 30 days is illegal.

Cuomo also plans to «establish a private equity pilot program» that would allow as many as five corporations to invest in health care facilities, which is currently illegal under New York State law.

Meanwhile, more and more states are moving toward legalization, and President Donald Trump recently endorsed allowing states to decide how to regulate the drug, which is illegal under federal law.

Under state law, it's illegal to rent out an apartment for less than 30 days unless the primary resident is also staying there.

Under both state and federal law, engaging in the distilling of spirits and the possession of distilling apparatus without a license is illegal.

This whole medicinal pot issue is a little thorny, since marijuana is illegal under federal law — period, end of story, even in states that have passed legislation or ballot initiatives making the drug legal for use by people who are sick, those individuals are still subject to arrest by federal officials for possession or cultivation.

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.

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

Against the backdrop of the nation's largest Veterans Day parade, Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this month he'd sign legislation making New York the latest in a fast - rising tide of states to OK therapeutic pot as a PTSD treatment, though it's illegal under federal law and doesn't boast extensive, conclusive medical research.

Murky, because pot is legal in a growing number of states, but remains illegal under federal law.»

Under state law, it is illegal to turn an apartment into a hotel, even if it's just for a short time, Quinn said.

Israeli settlements are illegal under international law, undermine trust and threaten the viability of the two - state solution.»

Finally, because marijuana is still illegal in most states and under federal law, people who possess or sell marijuana may face legal consequences.

Because of the Center's successful state - listing petition, the Shasta pack and any other wolves that disperse to California are now fully protected under state law, and harming, harassing or killing a wolf in California for any reason other than in defense of human life is illegal.

While information in these policy reports may be alarming, none of it, under Arizona state law, is presently illegal.

RALEIGH It will soon be illegal for a student to bully a teacher online in North Carolina, under an expansion of the state's cyberbullying law that goes into effect Dec. 1 and may be the first of its kind in the country.

Jim Crow was a localized form of state - sponsored oppression that was, at the time illegal based on federal law but allowed to continue by apathetic and politically expedient federal authorities under the guise of furthering a doctrine of «states rights»; the same euphemism for slavery the southern plantation owning oligarchs used to rationalize secession and trick the poor white southerners to fight a war and die in the millions.

Plaintiffs bring claims under federal and state antitrust laws to enjoin the illegal conduct and to obtain damages.»

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