Are same sex civil unions legal in Florida?
No. Civil unions are not legally performed or recognized in Florida.
Constitutional AmendmentThe Florida Marriage Amendment (Amendment 2 (2008)) passed in the general elections of November 4, 2008 with 62.1% of the vote, defining marriage as the legal union of only one man and one woman, and not recognizing any other legal union as being valid or recognized. (Article I, Section 27)
StatuteThe Florida Defense of Marriage Act was passed in 1997 and concerns the following:
Section 741.04 of the Florida Statutes Annotated forbids the issuance of marriage licenses to parties that are not one male and one female.
Section 741.212 states that same-sex unions are not recognized in Florida, and that marriage applies to only one man and one woman.
How old do you have to be to babysit in Washington state?
You have to be at least 12 years old or about that and then you have to take a babysitting class
What is the law behind Tarasoff vs Board of Regents of the university of California?
The Case of Tatiana Tarasoff vs California Board of Regents
October 27, 1969 Tatiana Tarasoff was killed by Prosenjit Poddar a foreign exchange student at the University of California at Berkley.
Paddar had pursued a romantic relationship with Tarasoff, who repeatedly rejected his advances
Paddar sought treatment at the schools health facility and was assigned to a clinical psychologist who diagnosed him with paranoid schizophrenia.
Paddar spoke about his anger and rage at Tarasoff and explained his plans to kill her.
The psychologist found his threats to be substantiated and could (through deduction) identify the potential victim. He consulted two psychiatrists who also examined Poddar and concurred with the finding. They initiated civil commitment procedures, however the chief of psychiatry at the Cowell Memorial Hospital countermanded the findings and instructed staff to release Poddar. His therapist then made a report to campus police.
The police issued a "pick up" order for Paddar. He was found and questioned. The police, determined that he was not a risk and let him go after he agreed to stay away from Tarasoff.
Poddar discontinued his therapy.
Two months later, Poddar committed the murder of Tatiana Tarasoff after she rejected him once more.
Tarasoff's parents sued the university, the therapist, and the police for negligence. The case went to the California Supreme Court who found that the defendents were negligent in not notifying Tarasoff that she had been the subject of a homicidal threat (although Poddar never specifically mentioned her by name).
Specifically, the court ruled that the therapist is liable if (1) they should have known about the dangerousness based on accepted professional standards of conduct,and (2) they failed to exercise reasonable care in warning the potential victim.
Tarasoff's parents won a civil award of $600,000 (3 million + in 2000 dollars). One half of the settlement was paid by the State of California (School and Police) and the other half was paid by the psychologist (out of pocket)
The findings sparked laws in virtually every state to change and include statutory requirements for notification and duty to warn those against whom threats have been made. The debate between rules of confidentiality and privilege and duty to warn has existed ever since.
What is the law on adverse possession in Arkansas?
possession if he pays taxes on property contiguous to that being claimed by adverse possession,
holds color of title to that contiguous property, exclusively occupies the property claimed, is
Adverse possession, in Arkansas, states that someone can obtain property if he pays taxes on property adjacent to that being claimed by adverse possession, holds color of title to that adjoining property, exclusively occupies the property claimed, is uninterrupted in possession, visibly and openly inhabits the land, in fact physically possesses the property, possesses the land without the permission of it's true owner and fulfills these requirements for seven years.
How long can you live together before your considered married in Florida?
You can live together for how long as you like to be married but if your not married and are just a couple you only can live together for a year or less
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Vermont?
Yes, gay marriages are legal in Vermont as of 2009 September 1.
Civil Unions were introduced to Vermont (and the US) in July 2000. Vermont was the first state to legalize civil unions in the US, and the third after Hawaii and California to offer legal status to gay couples.
Bill HistoryThe gay marriage bill (H275) was introduced to the Vermont Legislature on 2007 February 9. This led to the formation of a committee to study the issue on July 25 of that year, reporting in 2008, but declining to make a recommendation. The same-sex marriage bill was then introduced in the Senate on 2009 March 20, and passed on March 23. The judiciary committee of the house amended it and passed it 8-2 before it passed in the house with a 95-52 vote on April 3, short of a veto-proof 2/3 vote. April 6, the senate passed the bill, which was immediately vetoed by Governor Jim Douglas. The next day on 2009 April 7, the veto was overridden by the house and the senate (100-49 and 23-5) enabling the creation of gay marriages in Vermont as of 2009 September 1.What is the legal age to sell cigarettes in Las Vegas?
Eighteen is the legal age in all but three states. Two of the states are Alabama and Alaska in which nineteen is the legal age. If you can legally buy them, you can legally smoke them.
Can you get unemployment if you get fired in Massachusetts?
The question is how many times did you call out? If this was a single occurence then the department of unemployment will likely see the termination as unreasonable and grant you unemployment. If however it was several occasions and a violation of the company's attendance policy it may be a little more difficult to collect but you would need to file the claim and see what happens.
Are tasers legal in California?
Tasers are legal to be carried by ciitizens in California, once they pass a felony background.
Can a Class C Felony for forgery be sealed in Illinois?
technicaly no once you have a felony on your personal record it will be there for the rest of your life and could cause trouble getting a job, because nobody will really want to hire someone that will forge their hand writing..... so no
How do you get a general contractors license in Texas?
General contractors licenses are not issued at the state level in Texas. Individuals interested in obtaining a license for a general contractor will have to do so at the city and county level by purchasing a building permit and/or signing a document saying you understand the restrictions and codes.
Are domestic partnerships legal in Rhode Island?
Yes. Rhode Island recognizes out-of-state domestic partnerships that extend the benefits and responsibilities of marriage. A Washington state registered domestic partnership extends those benefits and responsibilities and is therefore recognized in Rhode Island as a civil union.
15-3.1-8. Reciprocity. -- A civil union or registered domestic partnership that extends benefits and responsibilities without the status of marriage and is legally entered into in another jurisdiction shall be recognized in Rhode Island as a civil union; provided, that the relationship meets the eligibility requirements of this chapter.
How old do you have to be to buy a firearm in Kentucky?
21 for a concealed carry permit, 21 for an NFA tax stamp, 21 for a Federal Firearms license. There is no permit just to own a gun - for title I firearms, you must be 18 to buy a long gun and 21 to buy a handgun, as per federal law.
How many children can you babysit without license in Massachusetts?
There is no law in Massachusetts that sets the age. Whenever the child is old enough to stay home alone is one factor. I am 14 and I babysit the kids across the street all the time.
I'm 11 and i really want to start babysitting. i have taken a class at my local hospital and have a certificate... i love children and think that i am mature enough to handle this responsibility is 11 too young?
Most authorities believe that a 12 or 13 year old can be left alone for a few hours alone during the day. I certainly would not leave my children with an 11 year old.
Thank you for the advice. I'm going to be 12 in November. Do you think you would hire me then when i turned twelve? i mean, not YOU but from you point of view from being a mother would you leave me alone with your children for a couple of hours? i am very responsible, i am a great student going into sixth grade this year and i love children and again i am very mature.i have been around kids ages 6 and 3 and 1
Is it illegal to pick lady slippers in Masschusetts?
All orchids have some protection in Massachusetts.
A 1935 law entitled an "Act to Protect All Wild Azaleas, Wild Orchids and Cardinal Flower" reads:
"Chapter 266 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after Section 116, as appearing in the Tercentenary Edition, the following new section:--Section 116A. No person shall pull up or dig up the plant of a wild azalea, wild orchid or cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis), or any part thereof, or injure any such plant or any part thereof except in so far as is reasonably necessary in procuring the flower therefrom, within the limits of any state highway or any other public way or place, or upon the land of another person without the written authority from him, and no person shall buy or sell, or offer or expose for sale, any such flower, or the whole of any part of the plant thereof, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe, that in procuring such flower or plant the foregoing provisions have been violated. Violation of any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than five dollars." Approved April 1, 1935.
What is the maximum wage garnishment in Oregon?
25% of your disposable income (per check)
50% if it is about child support. Child support also takes priority over other garnishments.
Are mud flaps required for trucks by law in Wisconsin?
27600. No person shall operate any motor vehicle having three or more wheels, any trailer, or semitrailer unless equipped with fenders, covers, or devices, including flaps or splash aprons, or unless the body of the vehicle or attachments thereto afford adequate protection to effectively minimize the spray or splash of water or mud to the rear of the vehicle and all such equipment or such body or attachments thereto shall be at least as wide as the tire tread. This section does not apply to those vehicles exempt from registration, trailers and semitrailers having an unladen weight of under 1,500 pounds, or any vehicles manufactured and first registered prior to January 1, 1971, having an unladen weight of under 1,500 pounds.
Amended Ch. 215, Stats. 1970. Effective November 23, 1970
Can you commit someone involuntarily in the state of Texas?
Yes, you can. On a 51/50 bill, that basically determines they are a threat to themselves, others or both.
They can hold you for 72 hours, BEFORE, you are assigned a court appointed attorney. Your "hearing" is on the morning of your fourth day.
Unless you have a loved one fighting for you, the judge will follow the doctor's recommendation in almost all situations. If you refuse your meds, they will hold you.
If they release you, it can be done unconditionally or conditionally. The conditions, require you to return within 10 days to be re-evaluated. If found to stil be a "threat," you can be remanded for another 72-hour observational period or sent to Terrell for a doctor recommend amount of time.
What is the legal age to babysit overnight in FL?
Florida does not have a specific law about when children can be left home alone. Instead, Florida expects parents to evaluate their child's capabilities. The National SAFE KIDS campaign recommends that children not be left alone before the age of 12, however, some children may not be ready until later than that.