Sentences with phrase «under this legislation as»

Other assaults of a sexual nature are included as crimes under this legislation as well.

While this may be justified in certain circumstances, I see nothing in the Appeal Panel's decision nor in the submissions of the Director on this appeal, which would convince me that it is justifiable or permissible under the legislation as it presently exists.»

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«Another factor is companies [that punish protesting employees] could be viewed as retaliating against political statements, which in some jurisdictions are protected under the human rights legislation, and that can get really hairy.

SEVERAL key issues and concerns with the Fair Work Act have come to light as a review of the federal legislation gets under way.

There is a second test under the legislation that establishes a ratio of wage income and business income based on level of capital investment that some industries, such as doctors, accountants, lawyers, are required to use this second test.

And while the bill's supporters argue that the legislation is a sensible fix that gives states much - needed flexibility on health care programs, the AMA, AAMC, and AARP say it would benefit the young, the healthy, and the rich at the expense of the old, the sick, and the poor by taking hacksaw to the Medicaid program that covers low - income Americans and allowing states to opt out of benefits requirements and other regulations under Obamacare, formally known as the Affordable Care Act.

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Experts in the European Commission also said the only exceptions to the net neutrality rules would be for content covered under national legislation, content that has to be filtered out to protect network security and integrity (such as malware), and cases where Internet traffic must be shaped to minimize temporary or exceptional network congestion.

The Associated Press reports Republicans are not expected to actively seek Democratic support for the legislation because they're hoping to work under a budget rule that would allow them to clear it as long as it didn't add to the deficit.

The agency has a two - year window under current legislation to investigate these breaches and, if needed, take enforcement action such as issuing notices of violation, with or without monetary penalty, she added.

But as these recent fiery debates within the drug industry underscore, pharma's price hike tactics, now under constant public scrutiny, may well lead to more far - reaching change — whether imposed by legislation or by biopharma companies upon themselves.

an individual registered or formerly registered under the securities legislation of a jurisdiction of Canada as a representative of a person referred to in paragraph (d),

a person acting on behalf of a fully managed account managed by that person, if that person (i) is registered or authorized to carry on business as an adviser or the equivalent under the securities legislation of a jurisdiction of Canada or a foreign jurisdiction, and (ii) in Ontario, is purchasing a security that is not a security of an investment fund,

The March 2011 Budget implies no increase in rates in 2015 whereas PBO assumes an increase of 10 cents as mandated under current legislation when the employment insurance account is in deficit.

FedLoan Servicing services FFELP loans that were sold and transferred as a result of legislation known as the Enduring Continued Access to Student Loans Act (ECASLA), under which the U.S. Department of Education offered to purchase FFELP loans from third - party lenders.

Enacted in 2003 as part of legislation providing drug benefits under Medicare, the tax preference is only available if the individual purchases a high - deductible health insurance policy.

Under Poolman's leadership, the scope of consumer protection widened, in North Dakota and nationally, as he spearheaded landmark legislation related to suitability of sales, life settlements, among a host of others.

LANSING, Mich. (AP)-- Michigan would no longer require that someone be inside a self - driving car while testing it on public roads under legislation passed unanimously Wednesday by the state Senate, where backers touted the measures as necessary to keep...

Failure to meet the January 1st deadline would mean that families would continue to receive benefits under the Conservative enhanced UCCB, until such time as the new legislation receives Royal Assent and CRA can identify who is eligible and the benefit they will receive.

As oppressive as this legislation seems, it is fitting that these new regulations come under the guise of an anti-terrorism law, because that fits well into the narrative of protecting Russian national identity and deeply held Russian values against dangerous foreign influenceAs oppressive as this legislation seems, it is fitting that these new regulations come under the guise of an anti-terrorism law, because that fits well into the narrative of protecting Russian national identity and deeply held Russian values against dangerous foreign influenceas this legislation seems, it is fitting that these new regulations come under the guise of an anti-terrorism law, because that fits well into the narrative of protecting Russian national identity and deeply held Russian values against dangerous foreign influences.

We have become known as a group of people who sees themselves perpetually under attack, perpetually victimized, and perpetually entitled, a group who, ironically, often responds to these imagined disadvantages by advancing legislation that restricts the civil liberties of other people.

In Australia and New Zealand, allergen free claims such as «dairy free» or «peanut free» are not regulated under the ANZ Food Standards Code but fall under the general provisions of fair trading legislation intended to prevent misleading & deceptive conduct.

Under South Australia's container deposit legislation, every 65 millilitre bottle of Yakult's probiotic beverage attracts a 10 cents deposit, the same as a 1.25 litre bottle of Coca - Cola or a 750 millilitre bottle of Mt Franklin water.

This is because under existing legislation, utilities are not classified as carriers or service providers even though they may qualify as such.

The bill before the House today, the Competition and Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2011, began its life as a bill under the now Minister for Trade, Dr Emerson.

I can confirm that your enquiry is receiving attention and a response will be provided within 20 working days following receipt of your enquiry as allowed under the Freedom of Information Act legislation.

As Swedish officials have argued, their own legislation, along with their obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights, stipulate that they can not extradite an individual to a country where he / she might face the death penalty.

The government's controversial health and social care bill came under even more scrutiny today as Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords requested sweeping changes to the legislation.

President Akufo - Addo has come under a barrage of attacks after he revealed plans to present a legislation before Parliament to set aside August 4 as a day to celebrate the many founders of Ghana ditching September 21 as the commemorative day for Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's first President and a key figure in the fight for freedom from British colonial rule.

The Socialist Workers Party could conceivably be targeted under this legislation, as could Russell Brand, whose call for Brits to stop voting and support the «rEVOLution» surely runs counter to May's idea of democracy.

The new Tappan Zee Bridge will be known as the Gov. Mario Cuomo Bridge under legislation approved by state lawmakers and signed by Cuomo's own son, current Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

These new metro mayors are being introduced in England as part of the Government's devolution agenda, which allows for combined authorities to take on more functions, over and above those they were allowed to take on under previous legislation.

Under Public Protection and General Government legislation submitted as part of the budget process, Cuomo proposes rebranding START - UP as the «Excelsior Business Program» (not to be confused with the «Excelsior Jobs Program»).

Suddenly, a lot of the equalities legislation that was guaranteed by European law could now be open for revision — «under cover» of Brexit if not directly as part of it.

Activists said innocent people are at risk of being unfairly designated as gang members and harshly punished under current NYPD policy and legislation passed by the state Senate after MS -13-linked killings in Central Islip.

Under legislation introduced by state Sen. Martin Golden of Brooklyn and Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis of Staten Island, anyone convicted of first - degree manslaughter would be denied a conditional release such as what Thomas was granted.

Vince Cable: Of course, they could opt out of the commitments, as is already provided for under existing legislation, which means that they will receive all the protections subject to unfair dismissal legislation.»

This legislation solidifies the status of industrial hemp as an agricultural commodity under New York Agriculture and Markets Law and creates an industrial hemp working group to advise the State on research and policies concerning the crop.

To further support the development of industrial hemp as an agricultural product, the legislation Governor Cuomo signed today will clarify that industrial hemp will be treated the same as other crops and seed under state law.

«On the question of refugees, may I ask her to confirm what I think she said a moment ago - that any child or orphan brought in under this scheme will, as is the case under present legislation, be deported at the age of 18?

Social conservatives have been outraged by legislation to recognise transgender people's new identities and to sanction homosexual partnerships, deemed by the Government as necessary under the HRA or the human rights agenda more widely.

The controversial legislation, often called DOMA, defines marriage for federal purposes as unions only between a man and woman, and excludes same - sex unions, even those valid under state law.

As Senators Chuck Schumer (D - NY) and Senator Dianne Feinstein (D - CA) appear ready to throw gay - inclusive legislation under the bus, advocates are reacting furiously.

In 2017, Hamilton played a key role in passage of legislation to raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction for 16 and 17 year olds, ensuring that they will not be treated as adults under the criminal justice system for misdemeanors and most felonies.

«Using one's influence as a high ranking state official to push through county legislation and to bestow a county - issued contract are indisputably formal exercises of governmental power constituting official acts under McDonnell,» the decisions states.

As Ms. Carpenter has, Mr. Bellone indicated that he would support legislation to more equitably share countywide sales tax revenues for public safety, money that under the Levy administration has been earmarked for western Suffolk.

At present, whatever the merits of individual schools under the system, the free schools programme as a whole is in danger of helping to unravel a national school system developed in successive pieces of legislation over the past 70 years.

Lawmakers — as well as Cuomo — had been under pressure to approve some form of ethics and anti-corruption legislation in Albany after a parade of corruption arrests that engulfed the Capitol in recent years, including the convictions of the two former state legislative leaders last year, Dean Skelos and Sheldon Silver.

Speaking through the Force spokesperson, Olabisi Kolawole, Arase reminded those embarking on violent protests / assemblies that such actions are criminalised by law, and anybody arrested will be treated as such under the appropriate legislations.

Should Bloomberg resign from office and be prosecuted under human rights and hate crimes legislation, as the Seneca Nation has proposed?