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State Laws
The laws and regulations that have been put in place for the individual states by their governing bodies.
9,914 Questions
Is it legal to carry an open container of alcohol in your vehicle?
Yes, as of 2005, Colorado does have open container laws. No open container is allowed anywhere in the passenger compartment of a passenger vehicle while on a public highway. There are exceptions such as limos, etc. It's a Class A offense that carries a $50 fine.
What is the legal knife length in North Carolina?
A standard pocket knife or folding knife no longer than 4.5 inches in the closed position is legal to carry. I believe daggers, bowie, spring loaded or butterfly knives are not legal to carry.
How do you get a Nevada guard card?
The Nevada DMV issues ID cards, it will look almost like a drivers license.
What are the repossession laws in Missouri?
Same as 48 other states. Self help repossession allowed with NO breach of peace. State Law says they have to hold it 10 days before they can sell it. So you have 10 days to redeem. PP is yours, they cant keep that. PP does not include tires ,wheels ,stereos , TVs and other stuff attached to the car. They will charge you about $10-$20 a day for storage of the car if you redeem. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Legal age in Michigan to babysit.?
if you take a course, any age or it depends on the person you are babysitting
Can you carry a gun in your car in Missouri?
Any law abiding Missouri citizen 21 years of age or older may carry a firearm in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. The firearm may be loaded, unloaded, concealed or not concealed. A permit is not required for this purpose. However a permit is required if you wish to carry a concealed firearm in public.
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Are domestic partnerships legal in Tennessee?
No, neither the state, nor any city or county in Kentucky maintains a domestic partnership registry, except that the Cities of Covington, Louisville and Berea offer domestic partner benefits to city employees.
Is it legal to carry a loded rifle in Kentucky?
When you're afield hunting, yes. If you're walking through downtown Lexington, you're not going to be able to carry a loaded rifle around with you, however.
How can a 16-year-old be emancipated in Illinois?
In most situations u must be able to support urself, be out of school, and/or be married. You don't have to be married but in some situation it may help. The older u are the easier it is. It is difficult for a 16 yr old to be amancipated but if u wanna try u must talk to a lawyer. * Illinois does not have emancipation procedures for minors. Nor can a minor retain legal counsel. When legal counsel is needed by a minor person a the court appoints a Guardian Ad Litem.
Can a felon own a handgun in new york state?
Generally speaking, yes. Any person with a "clean record" can purchase a handgun in any state. I don't know specficially what New York's requirements are, but generally speaking, you fill out a form and pass a background check. You can only legally purchase a handgun within the state in which you reside.
Can you buy a gun if you have an assault charge in Michigan?
Depends on whether it's a misdemeanor or felony charge. If it's a felony charge, the answer is going to be no. If it's related to a domestic violence matter, the answer will also be no, whether it's a misdemeanor or felony charge.
How much is an interstate unemployment claim in Washington state?
In Washington, you can file for an interstate unemployment claim if you use to work in Washington and was fired or laid off and now live another state. Even though you moved out of state, you will still be paid unemployment benefits through Washington.
What size knife is legal to carry in Louisiana?
(See the last sentence in the post)
Here is the statute:
LA R.S. 14:95 A. Illegal carrying of weapons is: (1) The intentional concealment of any firearm, or other instrumentality customarily used or intended for probable use as a dangerous weapon, on one's person; or (2) The ownership, possession, custody or use of any firearm, or other instrumentality customarily used as a dangerous weapon, at any time by an enemy alien; or (3) The ownership, possession, custody or use of any tools, or dynamite, or nitroglycerine, or explosives, or other instrumentality customarily used by thieves or burglars at any time by any person with the intent to commit a crime; or (4) The manufacture, ownership, possession, custody or use of any switchblade knife, spring knife or other knife or similar instrument having a blade which may be automatically unfolded or extended from a handle by the manipulation of a button, switch, latch or similar contrivance. (5)(a) The intentional possession or use by any person of a dangerous weapon on a school campus during regular school hours or on a school bus. "School" means any elementary, secondary, high school, or vo-tech school in this state and "campus" means all facilities and property within the boundary of the school property. "School bus" means any motor bus being used to transport children to and from school or in connection with school activities. (b) The provisions of this Paragraph shall not apply to: (i) A peace officer as defined by R.S. 14:30(B) in the performance of his official duties. (ii) A school official or employee acting during the normal course of his employment or a student acting under the direction of such school official or employee. (iii) Any person having the written permission of the principal or school board and engaged in competition or in marksmanship or safety instruction. B.(1) Whoever commits the crime of illegal carrying of weapons shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both. (2) Whoever commits the crime of illegal carrying of weapons with any firearm used in the commission of a crime of violence as defined in R.S. 14:2(13), shall be fined not more than two thousand dollars, or imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not less than one year nor more than two years, or both. Any sentence issued pursuant to the provisions of this Paragraph and any sentence issued pursuant to a violation of a crime of violence as defined in R.S. 14:2(13) shall be served consecutively. C. On a second conviction, the offender shall be imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than five years. D. On third and subsequent convictions, the offender shall be imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than ten years without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence. E. If the offender uses, possesses, or has under his immediate control any firearm, or other instrumentality customarily used or intended for probable use as a dangerous weapon, while committing or attempting to commit a crime of violence or while in the possession of or during the sale or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, the offender shall be fined not more than ten thousand dollars and imprisoned at hard labor for not less than five nor more than ten years without the benefit of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence. Upon a second or subsequent conviction, the offender shall be imprisoned at hard labor for not less than twenty years nor more than thirty years without the benefit of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence. F. The enhanced penalty upon second, third, and subsequent convictions shall not be applicable in cases where more than five years have elapsed since the expiration of the maximum sentence, or sentences, of the previous conviction or convictions, and the time of the commission of the last offense for which he has been convicted; the sentence to be imposed in such event shall be the same as may be imposed upon a first conviction. G.(1) The provisions of this Section except Paragraph (4) of Subsection A shall not apply to sheriffs and their deputies, state and city police, constables and town marshals, or persons vested with police power when in the actual discharge of official duties. These provisions shall not apply to sheriffs and their deputies and state and city police who are not actually discharging their official duties, provided that such persons are full time, active, and certified by the Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training and have on their persons valid identification as duly commissioned law enforcement officers. (2) The provisions of this Section except Paragraph (4) of Subsection A shall not apply to any law enforcement officer who is retired from full-time active law enforcement service with at least twelve years service upon retirement, provided that such retired officers have on their persons valid identification as retired law enforcement officers. The retired law enforcement officer must be qualified annually in the use of firearms by the Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training and have proof of such qualification. This exception shall not apply to such officers who are medically retired based upon any mental impairment. (3)(a) The provisions of this Section except Paragraph (4) of Subsection A shall not apply to reserve or auxiliary law enforcement officers qualified annually by the Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training and who have on their person valid identification as retired reserve law or auxiliary municipal police officers. The retired reserve or auxiliary municipal police officer must be qualified annually in the use of firearms by the Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training and have proof of such certification. (b) For the purposes of this Paragraph, a reserve or auxiliary municipal police officer shall be defined as a volunteer, non-regular, sworn member of a law enforcement agency who serves with or without compensation and has regular police powers while functioning as such agency's representative, and who participates on a regular basis in agency activities including, but not limited to those pertaining to crime prevention or control, and the preservation of the peace and enforcement of the law. H. The provisions of this Section shall not prohibit active justices or judges of the supreme court, courts of appeal, district courts, parish courts, juvenile courts, family courts, city courts, and traffic courts, constables, and justices of the peace from possessing and concealing a handgun on their person when the justice or judge, constable or justice of the peace is certified by the Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training. I. The provisions of this Section shall not prohibit the carrying of a concealed handgun by a person who is a college or university police officer under the provisions of R.S. 17:1805 and who is carrying a concealed handgun in accordance with the provisions of that statute. J. The provisions of this Section shall not prohibit the ownership of rescue knives by commissioned full-time law enforcement officers. The provisions of this Section shall not prohibit the carrying of rescue knives by commissioned full-time law enforcement officers who are in the actual discharge of their official duties. The provisions of this Section shall not prohibit the sale of rescue knives to commissioned full-time law enforcement officers. The provisions of this Section shall not prohibit the ownership or possession of rescue knives by merchants who own or possess the knives solely as inventory to be offered for sale to commissioned full-time law enforcement officers. As used in this Subsection, a "rescue knife" is a folding knife, which can be readily and easily opened with one hand and which has at least one blade which is designed to be used to free individuals who are trapped by automobile seat belts, or at least one blade which is designed for a similar purpose. No blade of a rescue knife shall exceed five inches in length.
How many dogs can you legally own in Michigan?
The law in Michigan is: You can have no more then 2 dogs per house hold. Michigan feels that, you are risking potential harm for your dog if you have more then 2 dogs. Due to odor, barking and sanitation of the bathroom area of your home. A Holland judge ordered a Holland man to serve 90 days in jail because he had 3 dogs. The man was released after serving 4 days, he agreed to give up one of his dogs.
So, if you live in Michigan, take care of your dogs and the Animal Control will never know how many you have, if they never come to your house.
This law is not restricted to the entire state of Michigan. Many cities allow 3 dogs and you can apply for a kennel license to have more. A kennel license must be approved by the city and most times they will ask your neighbors if they are ok on you having more than 3 dogs. They also will inspect your property and require a fee above and beyond the individual dog license fee.
Is Upshur County Texas covered under the open range law?
In Texas, all counties are "open range" unless the county has voted to restrict all or certain animals from roaming. This doesn't apply to state or US highways, etc., but if you're on a county road, watch out for cows and horses! And I believe that Smith County, in particular, is unrestricted.
New Jersey civil unions provide all the same rights and benefits of legal marriage. The only difference is:
- One is called "marriage"; the other, "civil union."
Otherwise, [37:1-31. Legal benefits, protections, responsibilities of civil union couples equal to those of married couples. 4. a.]: "[c]ivil union couples shall have all of the same benefits, protections and responsibilities under law, whether they derive from statute, administrative or court rule, public policy, common law or any other source of civil law, as are granted to spouses in a marriage."
How do you register your handgun?
In the US, most States do not have registration of ordinary rifles, shotguns and handguns. If you live in one of those states, there is no process to register a gun with anyone. If you live in one of the few states that DOES require registration, you would have registered it. You did not tell us where you are, so we can't really answer. Sorry-
For how long has same-sex marriage been legal in New York?
Yes. The New York State Senate approved the Marriage Equality Act -- the bill to legalize same-sex marriage -- on the night of Friday, June 24, 2011, and Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the bill less than 2 hours later, at 11:55 PM. The bill was approved by the Assembly a week prior.
What is the minimum age to reserve a hotel room in the state of Delaware?
You have to be at least 18 years old in order to be able to reserve a hotel room in Delaware. An adult can give consent and reserve a hotel room for a minor.
What are the laws for babysitting without a license in Florida?
Babysitters in Florida should comply with the babysitting laws. Some of the laws include that a babysitter must not be younger than 16 years old and have a licensed in child care. Babysitters with the age ranged from 16-18 cannot babysit more than 3 children and they are only limited to babysitting in 24 hours.
When will same-sex marriage be legal in Mississippi?
This is a question that is best left up to the people of Mississippi. I personally feel that same-sex marriage should be legalized there. I feel more strongly, however, that my New York marriage should be recognized in Mississippi and that no state should be able to pick and choose what marriages they recognize. Mississippi recognizes all New York state marriages, except those that are between persons of the same sex. I feel that is discriminatory, but then again there is no law prohibiting sexual orientation discrimination in Mississippi.
Height requirement for sitting in the front passenger seat in a car in Washington?
Your child must be 13 years or older to sit in the front seat of a car. Here is an in-depth explanation of the laws about children riding in cars.
