Sentences with phrase «protection laws in the state»

Tougher animal protection laws in the state are intended to send a clear message to pet owners that cruelty will not be tolerated in the state.

Not exact matches

Were these provisions to become law, they could result in some states, legislatively, providing one level of care or protection to some of their citizens and a different level to others — which, could violate the equal protection and fairness requirements of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution.

These regulations are handed down from several federal agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and various state agencies, which implement laws in the realms of worker's compensation, employee protection, and otProtection Agency (EPA), and various state agencies, which implement laws in the realms of worker's compensation, employee protection, and otprotection, and other areas.

Danielle Keats Citron, a law professor at the University of Maryland, states in the New York Times, «Hateful, offensive and distasteful ideas enjoy constitutional protection.»

He points out that British law is rooted in the protection of individual rights from the power of the state, while most law in continental Europe is derived from the Roman tradition of absolute state power.

Here are some of the most common: Copyright / Trademark: According to the United States Copyright Office, copyright is «a form of protection grounded in the US Constitution and granted by law for original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression.»

Nor are there «laws on the books» that allow it, as if these states someone wrote in protections for employers to fire gays at will.

State laws and bank policies also vary in who can access the box, for your protection.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)-- Rhetorical skirmishes continued Tuesday in North Carolina over a law limiting protections for LGBT people, as Democrats criticized a Republican's plea to «keep our state straight.»

Earlier in the day, Paypal said it had canceled plans to open a facility in Charlotte, N.C. for 400 employees after officials in that state passed a law that withdrew protections for transgender people to use public restrooms that match their gender identities.

State securities regulators appreciate bipartisan interest in modernizing privacy protections relating to information stored on internet service providers, but urge Congress not to inadvertently or unjustifiably curtail crucial investigatory authorities used by state regulators and other civil law enforcement agenState securities regulators appreciate bipartisan interest in modernizing privacy protections relating to information stored on internet service providers, but urge Congress not to inadvertently or unjustifiably curtail crucial investigatory authorities used by state regulators and other civil law enforcement agenstate regulators and other civil law enforcement agencies.

European officials have been more concerned about the state of data privacy and regulation than their American counterparts for quite some time, but the immediate origins of the new data protection law can be traced to the fury over the extent of US surveillance in the years after 9/11.

The absence of proper consumer protection was a major contributing factor to the present financial meltdown, for «it has now become clear that abrogating sound state laws, particularly regarding consumer protection, created opportunity for regulatory arbitrage that resulted in a regulatory «race - to - the - bottom.

The United States - Chile FTA eliminates tariffs and opens markets, reduces barriers for trade in services, provides protection for intellectual property, ensures regulatory transparency, guarantees nondiscrimination in the trade of digital products, commits the Parties to maintain competition laws that prohibit anticompetitive business conduct, and requires effective labor and environmental enforcement.

Though older versions are technically legal to own, buy, and sell in many states, brand new «machine guns» — defined by law as a fully automatic weapon capable of firing more than one shot per trigger pull — have not been available for sale or purchase for civilian use in the United States since the Firearm Owners» Protection Act ofstates, brand new «machine guns» — defined by law as a fully automatic weapon capable of firing more than one shot per trigger pull — have not been available for sale or purchase for civilian use in the United States since the Firearm Owners» Protection Act ofStates since the Firearm Owners» Protection Act of 1986.

A large body of law and custom in the United States holds that because employers have far more power over their employees than businesses do over their customers, they must provide them with far greater protections — not least, a minimum wage and overtime pay.

By accessing or using the Services or otherwise providing information to us, you consent to the processing, transfer, and storage of information in and to the United States, where you may not have the same rights and protections as you do under local law.

«Internet users in United States are left incredibly vulnerable to this sort of abuse because of the lack of comprehensive data protection and privacy laws, which leaves this data unprotected.

The Case for Banning Payday Lending: Snapshots from Four Key States (June 2013) This report outlines the battles against the payday lending industry in states with strong usury cap protections, such as New York and North Carolina, and in states like California and Illinois with weaker laws that allow payday lenders to charge triple - digit APR loans that trap people in a cycle ofStates (June 2013) This report outlines the battles against the payday lending industry in states with strong usury cap protections, such as New York and North Carolina, and in states like California and Illinois with weaker laws that allow payday lenders to charge triple - digit APR loans that trap people in a cycle ofstates with strong usury cap protections, such as New York and North Carolina, and in states like California and Illinois with weaker laws that allow payday lenders to charge triple - digit APR loans that trap people in a cycle ofstates like California and Illinois with weaker laws that allow payday lenders to charge triple - digit APR loans that trap people in a cycle of debt.

The Dodd — Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is a federal statute in the United States that was signed into law by President Barack Obama on July 21, 2010.

In addition, America Express Co. agreed to refund $ 85 million to 250,000 customers and pay $ 27.5 million in civil penalties after the bureau, along with other federal and state regulators, determined numerous violations of consumer protection laws involving credit card marketing and serviceIn addition, America Express Co. agreed to refund $ 85 million to 250,000 customers and pay $ 27.5 million in civil penalties after the bureau, along with other federal and state regulators, determined numerous violations of consumer protection laws involving credit card marketing and servicein civil penalties after the bureau, along with other federal and state regulators, determined numerous violations of consumer protection laws involving credit card marketing and services.

If abortion and related life issues are in fact the great civil - rights issues of our time» in that they test whether the state may arbitrarily deny the protection of the law to certain members of the human community» then Griswold eventually led to a situation in which the Democratic and Republican positions on civil rights flipped, with members of today's Democratic party playing the role that its Southern intransigents played during the glory days of the American civil - rights movement.

Kansas governor Sam Brownback has signed a new law that will codify existing federal protections in state courts, offering Kansas residents protection «from government infringement on religious liberties.»

Such groups have claimed that federal hate crimes laws will silence preachers, ignoring those laws» robust protections for free speech and religious expression, as well as the experience in the many states with such protections already in place.

«In addition, as the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change works with the state government to deliver democratic dividends, we urge it to also assist in addressing the challenges to rule of law posed by these arrests and prosecutions, encouraging respect for press freedom and advocating for protection and justice for targeted communities in southern Kaduna.&raquIn addition, as the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change works with the state government to deliver democratic dividends, we urge it to also assist in addressing the challenges to rule of law posed by these arrests and prosecutions, encouraging respect for press freedom and advocating for protection and justice for targeted communities in southern Kaduna.&raquin addressing the challenges to rule of law posed by these arrests and prosecutions, encouraging respect for press freedom and advocating for protection and justice for targeted communities in southern Kaduna.&raquin southern Kaduna.»

The purpose of this Pennsylvania statute is, in substance, identical to that of the federal Born - Alive Infants Protection Act (BAIPA), and state laws similar to the latter.

They also have a hard time with not endorsing gay marriage and will lie and say that civil unions do nt provide them the same protection which is a lie and some states do in fact have these laws on the books.

In our own time, the Supreme Court, in Roe v. Wade, struck down the abortion laws of all fifty states, effectively wiping out all legal protection of unborn human beings against being killed upon the request of their motherIn our own time, the Supreme Court, in Roe v. Wade, struck down the abortion laws of all fifty states, effectively wiping out all legal protection of unborn human beings against being killed upon the request of their motherin Roe v. Wade, struck down the abortion laws of all fifty states, effectively wiping out all legal protection of unborn human beings against being killed upon the request of their mothers.

Any regime, including a democratic one, degenerates into what the Pope calls a «tyrant state» when its law exposes the weakest and most vulnerable members of the community» those most in need of the law's protection» to private lethal violence or other forms of oppression.

Doctrine and Covenants 134:7 7 We believe that rulers, states, and governments have a right, and are bound to enact laws for the protection of all citizens in the free exercise of their religious belief; but we do not believe that they have a right in justice to deprive citizens of this privilege, or proscribe them in their opinions, so long as a regard and reverence are shown to the laws and such religious opinions do not justify sedition nor conspiracy.

In short, states where courts have ruled on same - sex marriage are «black hole» states where few or no specific religious protections are given, according to Robin Fretwell Wilson, a University of Illinois law professor who leads a group of legal scholars that advise lawmakers on religious exemptions.

Those laws are not in every state yet only about half the states have that protection.

«In light of the unforeseeable changes in established first amendment law set forth in recent decisions of the United States Supreme Court,» the court said, «justice demands that we analyze the present case in light of the protections found in the Minnesota Constitution.&raquIn light of the unforeseeable changes in established first amendment law set forth in recent decisions of the United States Supreme Court,» the court said, «justice demands that we analyze the present case in light of the protections found in the Minnesota Constitution.&raquin established first amendment law set forth in recent decisions of the United States Supreme Court,» the court said, «justice demands that we analyze the present case in light of the protections found in the Minnesota Constitution.&raquin recent decisions of the United States Supreme Court,» the court said, «justice demands that we analyze the present case in light of the protections found in the Minnesota Constitution.&raquin light of the protections found in the Minnesota Constitution.&raquin the Minnesota Constitution.»

The justices on the current Court will do the real work of jurisprudence if they draw on the briefs, take the time to set forth the evidence, and show why the state or the federal government has a compelling case for casting around infants in the womb the full protection of the law.

Any regime, including a democratic one, degenerates into what the Pope calls a «tyrant state» when its law exposes the weakest and most vulnerable members of the community — those most in need of the law's protection — to private lethal violence or other forms of oppression.

However, now living in a very rural environment where county law enforcement is 40 minutes away, and we rely on officers from another county, city, or state (hopefully they are available) in an emergency, I advocate sensible firearms possession for the sake of protection of personal protection, livestock, and hunting.

The form in which he originally proposed it was: «The Congress shall have power to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper to secure to the citizens of each state all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states and to all persons in the several states equal protection in the rights of life, liberty, and property.»

More specifically, the areas of beverage alcohol in which the firm practices include federal, state and local alcoholic beverage retail, wholesale and supplier licensing, multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance, international and domestic agreements, trademark registration and protection, federal label approval and state brand registration, industry franchise laws, trade practices, and Customs matters related to the alcoholic beverage industry.

The Consortium for the Protection of Pecorino Romano, the Consortium for the Protection of Pecorino Sardo and the Consortium Fiore Sardo have joined to promote PDO production in Europe and the United States thanks to the system of assistance allocated by the Autonomous Region of Sardinia (Regional Law no. 5/2015 art. 15).

The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act partially preempts state liability laws by creating a uniform minimum liability protection for certain parties participating in particular activities related to food recovery and food distribution to the needy.

Food Safety Training: ServSafe Food Protection Manager Class + Exam California State law requires each [individual] food service establishment to have at least one employee who is certified in food safety and sanitation.

In the US, there are more than 1,100 laws benefiting married couples, and that's just at the federal level; many states offer perks and protections as well.

Simply following your state's car seat laws might not get you a ticket, but it won't be the best protection for your child if you are in a car accident.

Major accomplishments during his tenure (1959 - 1980) were passage of Massachusetts wetlands protection legislation in the 1960s and 1970s (first state wetlands laws in the nation) and the milestone in 1976 of 10,000 acres of open space acquired.

School districts in some states, including all five surveyed, may have additional protection under «recreational use» statutes, which offer immunity from certain claims against landowners who open their property to the public for recreational use.10 In states with broad recreational use statutes, such as Indiana, opening school kitchen facilities could be considered a protected activity under the law, depending on the circumstances of the use and other factors.11 However, in Massachusetts, protection for recreational activities extends only to purposes that are «scientific, educational, environmental, ecological, research, religious, or charitable,» 12 so the state's statute might not apply when districts allow for - profit groups to use school kitchenin some states, including all five surveyed, may have additional protection under «recreational use» statutes, which offer immunity from certain claims against landowners who open their property to the public for recreational use.10 In states with broad recreational use statutes, such as Indiana, opening school kitchen facilities could be considered a protected activity under the law, depending on the circumstances of the use and other factors.11 However, in Massachusetts, protection for recreational activities extends only to purposes that are «scientific, educational, environmental, ecological, research, religious, or charitable,» 12 so the state's statute might not apply when districts allow for - profit groups to use school kitchenIn states with broad recreational use statutes, such as Indiana, opening school kitchen facilities could be considered a protected activity under the law, depending on the circumstances of the use and other factors.11 However, in Massachusetts, protection for recreational activities extends only to purposes that are «scientific, educational, environmental, ecological, research, religious, or charitable,» 12 so the state's statute might not apply when districts allow for - profit groups to use school kitchenin Massachusetts, protection for recreational activities extends only to purposes that are «scientific, educational, environmental, ecological, research, religious, or charitable,» 12 so the state's statute might not apply when districts allow for - profit groups to use school kitchens.

Section 15 (1) states: Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination and, in particular without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age or mental or physical disability.

For example, twenty states in the USA have enacted anti-BDS laws even though this goes against the first amendment protection for political speech.

In the letter, the advocates ranging from Planned Parenthood, the National Organization of Women (NOW), the NYC Stonewall Democrats, the Ali Forney Center and PFLAG, point to the 19 states have approved laws that add protections for transgender people.

The judicial precedent for equal protection for federal laws is somewhat fuzzy as there is not equal protection clause specifically written as part of the fifth amendment, and the specific clause is only in reference to states in the fourteenth amendment.

Two Republicans in the state Senate on Friday announced proposals aimed at strengthening the state's sexual harassment laws that would include banning confidential settlements, enshrining the definition of sexual harassment in law and expanding protections for independent contractors.