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State agency regulations (sometimes called administrative law) are published in the North Carolina Register and codified in the North Carolina Administrative Code. North Carolina's legal system is based on common law, which is interpreted by case law through the decisions of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, which are published in the ...
The law of most of the states is based on the common law of England; the notable exception is Louisiana, whose civil law is largely based upon French and Spanish law.The passage of time has led to state courts and legislatures expanding, overruling, or modifying the common law; as a result, the laws of any given state invariably differ from the laws of its sister states.
Twenty-nine Jim Crow laws were passed in Texas. The state enacted one anti-segregation law in 1871 barring separation of the races on public carriers. This law was repealed in 1889. 1865: Juneteenth [Constitution] The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are ...
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina on Tuesday enacted major changes to the state’s election laws, triggering immediate legal challenges from Democrats and voting rights groups.
The new North Carolina laws taking effect on Thursday include two dealing with domestic violence protections. There are 10 new laws in North Carolina as of Dec. 1. Here’s what they’ll do
Talking about race at work. Senate Bill 364: “Nondiscrimination & Dignity in State Work.” This new law regulates how state employees can discuss topics like race and gender at work, including ...
The Constitution of the State of North Carolina governs the structure and function of the state government of North Carolina, one of the U.S. states; it is the highest legal document for the state and subjugates North Carolina law. (Like all U.S. state constitutions, it is still subject to federal judicial review.)
Pennsylvania state law vests control of alcoholic beverages solely in the power of the Commonwealth. [49] South Carolina state law vests control of alcoholic beverages exclusively in the power of the state, although counties are permitted to restrict the hours of operation of locations that sell alcohol. [50]