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Probably a great decision, but why/how can it be decided at a local level by a mayor, instead of a federal level?
by aubanel 2mo ago
Probably a great decision, but why/how can it be decided at a local level by a mayor, instead of a federal level?
- woodruffw 2mo agoI don’t think it would be a federal concern, but a state one. However, in this case it’s because NYC law is typically allowed under NY state law to be stronger (but not weaker) than any corresponding state law.
- nonethewiser 2mo agoNY law already requires easy cancellation https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/GBS/527-A?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/GBS/527-A?utm_sour...
- woodruffw 2mo agoYeah, this is why I highlighted “stricter, but never weaker.”
- ezfe 2mo agowhy: because the federal level is not doing it how: by declaring it a law in that area
- readthenotes1 2mo agoAnd yet an executive action is not a law. It's a dictate. Course, one should never underestimate the value of a benevolent dictator...
- ezfe 2mo agookay, I apologize for using the word law. However, that doesn't mean they cannot ban it by executive action.
- phyzome 2mo agoAny jurisdiction can pass a law unless there's a law against doing so. For example, you couldn't do this in Massachusetts. A city would first have to petition the state for a new law allowing the city to pass such a local law.