Regulations: these are typically used to refer to rules and administrative codes issued by governmental agencies at all levels, municipal, county, state and federal. Although they are not laws, regulations have the force of law, since they are adopted under authority granted by statutes, and often include penalties for violations.
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How to discover/be aware of changes in law that might affect oneself personally?
I just stumbled upon this article, where it talks about a recent law change:
Norway banned Russian citizens or companies from flying drones or other aircraft in the country on 28 February
I can easily imagine that, while vacationing in Norway, I…
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Where do executive agencies obtain their power to effectively legislate?
Large portions of the Code of Federal Regulations are enacted by executive agencies such as the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Aviation Administration, rather than by Congress. The parts that I have seen written by Congress are…
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What is the legal mechanism by which the GDPR might apply to a business with no presence in the EU?
My family has a small side business selling some things through the internet. As far as I know, we aren't likely to have any customers who are EU citizens, but it's certainly not outside the realm of possibility, and I wouldn't be opposed to…
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Can state or city police officers enforce the FCC regulations?
Suppose I'm using an amateur radio transceiver in my car. I'm not breaking any traffic laws, but I am talking in a secret code, which is illegal under the FCC regulations. Can a state or city police officer pull me over and detain me or write a…
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What constitutes a "religious belief"
Reading this article I have to wonder what "religion" all these SF police employees belong to that denies them access to the vaccine.
Do they have to declare which religion they're a part of and then open up the Bible to the page that says "thou…
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Legal requirement to publish land sale prices?
Is it a legal requirement in the UK to publish purchase prices for land (not property) or can this be omitted from such a public register on commercially sensitive grounds?
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Are regulatory bodies in charge of regulating what you CAN do, or what you CAN'T do?
Or to put it a slightly different way, If I ask a regulator if I can or can't do something, and they're unable or un-willing to give a definitive answer is it ok to adopt a default position of 'I'll assume it's lawful unless you tell me…
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Does gdpr.eu violate GDPR compliancy?
As I understand it, the GDPR does not permit sending of personal information (which includes the IP address) without prior consent by the user. If that's true, it's basically impossible to fetch any external resources on a website without asking for…
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What is a "listed natural gas appliance"?
My landlord mentioned that I can have a grill on my balcony as long as it is fueled by natural gas. As he is a fireman, I'm assuming he has some knowledge of the relevant laws.
But before dropping several hundred dollars on a new grill, I wanted to…
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Is it legal to drive in reverse on a non-divided road that has a speed limit of more than 80 km/h?
In "The Official Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Driver’s Handbook", they said
It is illegal to drive in reverse on a divided road that has a speed limit of more than 80 km/h.
Is it legal to drive in reverse on a non-divided road that has a speed…
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List of state and federal authorities having regulatory control over microbreweries
Upstate New York (USA) here. I have been homebrewing beer for many years and I am interested in opening up my own microbrewery/brewpub. Before I consult an attorney and CPA I want to do some of my own informal digging/quasi-due diligence which is…
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False advertising against seller's interest
15 USC 52 makes it illegal to disseminate a false advertisement. There are similar laws in each state. In every case that I am aware of successful false advertising charges, the false statement works to the advantage of the seller, making the…
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Do FCA rules mean financial firms have to refuse service if their customers are not knowledgeable enough?
I recent weeks I have had emails from multiple cryptocurrency exchanges requiring me to fill in a document online to keep using their services. They describe this as a questionnaire but say "You will need to complete and pass the questionnaire" and…
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How do laws affecting racial and gender justice programs work?
Recent COVID19 relief packages in the United States include racial justice measures, such as additional funds without repayment for farmers on the basis of race. Although the COVID19 relief itself seems more comprehensible, it sparked a question…
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What type of organizations are exempt from EEOC regulations?
What type of organizations are exempt from EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity) regulations?
I know that very small businesses are usually exempt. How about non-profit organizations? How about federally funded non-profits?
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