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Federal Laws over-ride any conflicting state or local ordinances.

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Q: Do federal law supersede state laws And when?
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What law supersedes state law or condo by laws?

Federal law can supersede state law when it legislates the same area. This happens when a person can't obey both the Federal and the state law at the same time. When this is the case, it is the Federal law that the person should obey. Condo bylaws can be superseded by state or federal laws in the same manner. Further, state law can directly mandate how bylaws are written.


What supremacy clause of the constitution allows?

Federal law to supersede state law.


What is Wisconsin's law about transporting a minor across state lines?

Taking a minor across state lines without the permission of a parent or guardian is a federal crime. Wisconsin's laws cannot supersede the federal law.


Are state laws more important than federal laws?

federal law does over rule state law, however as Professor Jeffrey M. Shaman said "State courts can focus on local conditions within their states." "State constitutions contain various provisions not found in the federal constitution and state judges have rediscovered the historical foundations of their constitutions that guarantee rights and liberties."


Does Federal Law supersede State law when it comes to seat belting in headstart and pre-school children?

Yes. States may add to the federal law, but may never remove provisions from the federal law.


What is the difference between federal laws and state laws?

State laws are passed by the individual state legislatures, federal law is passed by the US Congress.


What does the supreme clause do when the state law conflicts with the federal law?

Assuming that the federal law can be said to have a reasonable connection to the Article I, Section 8 Powers given to Congress, the federal law will supersede the state law and render the state law non-operative. If the federal law is not said to have a reasonable connection to the Article I, Section 8 Powers, it is rendered unconstitutional and the state law prevails.


Would California State labor overtime laws supersede the city and county of San Francisco overtime labor laws?

Yes. State law "trumps" local law when the two contradict.


Does state law or federal law have the final power?

The short answer is that the United States Constitution is the law of the land, and any law, including state law, that is not consistent with the US Constitution is superseded by the US Constitution. There is something called the Supremacy Clause, which means that all inconsistencies between federal and state law must be resolved in favor of federal law, but then the lawyers and courts argue whether the federal law in question was intended to supersede and preempt, or to just add to state law. Is the state law really and truly inconsistent, or just a little. :) If state law says you can manufacture WIDGET A, for example, and federal law says you cannot, then federal law will control, because that is a direct conflict. But if state law says you can manufacture Widget A, and federal law says you can manufacture Widgets A, B and C, but you must comply with certain requirements, or you must manufacture them all together but not individually, then state law is not superseded...it is just ... clarified a bit, if you get my meaning.


Why does federal law prevail over state laws?

Federal Laws prevail over state laws because of the supremacy clause listed in the constitution. The Supremacy clause states that the constitution is the supreme law of the land. Therefore, federal laws are greater than state laws.


How does article VI of the constitution resolve conflicts between state laws and federal laws?

federal laws take precedence over state laws. Why you all up in my grill? homey g dog yo!


How does the article VI of the constitution resolve possible conflicts between state law and federal laws?

The state laws are overruled by the Federal Laws.