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[Laws and regulations] State lifts burn ban in 30 parishes
Outdoor burning will be allowed in these areas beginning at 6 a.m. Friday, Browning said. The burning will be subject to any and all state, local government or fire department regulations or laws.
From: http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20111110/NEWS01/111110025/1060/news01

[Laws and regulations] Eastday-Tighter laws for city enforcers
CONTROVERSIAL public order enforcers are set to be subject to tighter regulations, under a new law being drafted by city legislators.
From: http://english.eastday.com/e/111117/u1a6208854.html

[Laws and regulations] Insider-trading laws do not apply to Congress
“Laws against insider trading do not apply to Congress.” [“Newsline: Investment report,” News, Nov. 12.] They do not have to fear losing their generous pensions.
From: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/northwestvoices/2016768201_tradinglet14.html?syndication=rss

[Laws and regulations] Corte Madera passes moratorium on medicinal marijuana
Some effects of pot are anything but mellow. As legislators and politicians at the federal and state level continue to wrangle over laws concerning the distribution of medicinal marijuana, municipalities are playing it safe by delaying the implementation of local regulations.
From: http://www.marinscope.com/articles/2011/11/14/twin_cities_times/news/doc4ebaeaf7924ed515571734.txt

[Laws and regulations] Union lashes WA over OHS law
The ACTU has attacked the WA govt for refusing to sign up to new national OH&S laws.
From: http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2011/11/10/Union_lashes_WA_over_OHS_law_683741.html

[Laws and regulations] Solariums flouting laws - survey
A survey of Victorian solarium operators has found many flout the law by letting teenagers use tanning beds.
From: http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Health/2011/11/08/Solariums_flouting_laws_-_survey_682644.html

[Laws and regulations] Corte Madera passes moratorium on medicinal marijuana
Some effects of pot are anything but mellow. As legislators and politicians at the federal and state level continue to wrangle over laws concerning the distribution of medicinal marijuana, municipalities are playing it safe by delaying the implementation of local regulations.
From: http://marinscope.com/articles/2011/11/11/twin_cities_times/news/doc4ebaeaf7924ed515571734.txt

[Laws and regulations] Ease Regulations to Revive Venture Capital
To boost job creation, we need to let investors successful bets ease into compliance with securities laws intended for giant public companies
From: http://www.businessweek.com/small-business/ease-regulations-to-revive-venture-capital-11042011.html

[Laws and regulations] Pennsylvania Shale Laws Need Improvement to Protect Taxpayers
COMMENTARY | Just when it looked like Pennsylvania could have some concrete regulations covering the hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, industry, disturbing findings are being reported from a Carnegie Mellon University study.
From: http://news.yahoo.com/pennsylvania-shale-laws-improvement-protect-taxpayers-202700901.html

[Laws and regulations] House committee approves bill granting wide exemptions to environmental laws
House Republicans are trying to carve out a large exemption to federal clean environment regulations. A bill in committee now would grant the U.S. Department of Homeland Security an exemption from almost all environmental laws when on federal land, within 100 miles of an international border.
From: http://www.pri.org/stories/science/environment/house-committee-approves-bill-granting-wide-exemptions-to-environmental-laws-6780.html

[Laws and regulations] China denies abuses in Zambian mines
China on Friday denied abusing workers in Zambian copper mines, after a Human Rights Watch report accused Chinese firms of flouting health and safety laws while demanding up to 18 hours of labour a day.
From: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/china-denies-abuses-zambian-mines-175756418.html

[Laws and regulations] Solariums flouting laws - survey
A SURVEY of Victorian solarium operators has found many flout the law by letting teenagers use tanning beds.
From: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/breaking-news/solariums-flouting-laws-survey/story-e6freuyi-1226188221794

[Laws and regulations] Pennsylvanias Potential Marcellus Shale Laws Still Need Work
COMMENTARY | The Pennsylvania Legislature is close to advancing legislation to introduce an impact fee on companies extracting natural gas from the Marcellus Shale region of the state. The legislation is advancing from a state House panel and now moves to the Appropriations Committee. After that a full House and Senate vote would await the bill. However, there are a few problems with the ...
From: http://news.yahoo.com/pennsylvanias-potential-marcellus-shale-laws-still-171800169.html

[Laws and regulations] Chef Ming Tsai: proposed changes to Wellesley liquor laws fall short
The liquor laws may be changing in Wellesley, but Ming Tsai, celebrity chef and owner of the Blue Ginger, said he’d like to see even more changes – namely, he’d like to serve alcohol to patrons not purchasing a meal. At this week’s Board of Selectmen meeting, Deputy Police Chief Bill Brooks outlined the proposed liquor license changes.
From: http://www.wickedlocal.com/wellesley/news/x1637735042/Chef-Ming-Tsai-proposed-changes-to-Wellesley-liquor-laws-fall-short

[Laws and regulations] Shrimpers and turtle advocates engulfed in federal or state enforcement debate
A day after a group of Gulf Coast and national marine scientists sent Gov. Bobby Jindal a letter urging him to repeal a Louisiana law that prohibits state enforcement of sea turtle protection regulations, the federal arm responsible for enforcement...
From: http://www.nola.com/environment/index.ssf/2011/11/shrimpers_and_turtle_advocates.html

[Laws and regulations] Controversial fracking laws in WA adequate
THE State Government says current legislation covering shale and coal seam gas industries is |adequate|, despite the controversy surrounding the emerging industry.
From: http://www.perthnow.com.au/business/business-old/controversial-039fracking039-laws-in-wa-adequate/story-e6frg2qu-1226182952261?from=public_rss

[Laws and regulations] Jordan- New strategy to strengthen hunting regulations
(MENAFN - Jordan Times) The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) is drawing up a strategy for better enforcing hunting laws and regulations in Jordan, the societys director, Yehya ...
From: http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093452852&src=RSS

[Laws and regulations] Commentary: Changes in child labor laws affecting farm kids
If you are a farm kid, raise your hand. Now, everyone else look at those whose hands are raised because they will soon be as scarce as a World War II veteran.
From: http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-news/latest/Commentary-Changes-in-child-labor-laws-affecting-farm-kids-132994943.html

[Laws and regulations] Attacks on federal air pollution regulations dangerous to Americans health
( Elsevier Health Sciences ) Efforts by some in Congress to dismantle clean air laws are a threat to public health, experts warn in a |Current Issues| article published online today in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
From: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-11/ehs-aof102711.php

[Laws and regulations] Chinas legal system gets refined
By the end of August, the Chinese legislature had enacted 240 laws, 706 administrative regulations and more than 8,600 local regulations. -China Daily/ANN
From: http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Asia/Story/A1Story20111031-307871.html

[Laws and regulations] Santa Cruz County to weigh future of pot regulations
The county board may alter -- or even suspend -- its groundbreaking medical marijuana regulations after a recent state court ruling stuck down one local law, a decision that came amid a federal crackdown on state-sanctioned pot clubs.
From: http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/rss/ci_19237313?source=rss

[Laws and regulations] Washington, D.C., Halloween laws and regulations
Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays for the young and the old. Who doesnt enjoy dressing up in costumes and indulging in trick-or-treating? However, for many parents, Halloween-related fears overshadow the joy and anticipation. According to a recent research, 31 percent of parents worry about accidents while kids are walking around, 24 percent fret over poisoning from tampered or ...
From: http://news.yahoo.com/washington-d-c-halloween-laws-regulations-184600306.html

[Laws and regulations] Chicago Halloween laws and regulations
Whether youre planning to take your children trick-or-treating in Chicago or youre heading to a Halloween bash in the burbs, there are a few unofficial rules to be aware of so you can stay safe this Halloween. The most important rules are for trick-or-treaters. Each city in the state of Illinois has its own curfew for trick-or-treaters. In some areas, the laws are strictly enforced, while in ...
From: http://news.yahoo.com/chicago-halloween-laws-regulations-183300877.html

[Laws and regulations] Colorado laws, regulations help keep animal sanctuaries safe
A host of laws and regulations help keep people and the lions, tigers and other species housed at Colorados wild-animal sanctuaries safe, say officials and sanctuary managers.
From: http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_19160556?source=rss

[Laws and regulations] 2011 Bay Area Halloween laws and regulations
Not everyone thinks of Halloween as a fun time. The holiday is listed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as one of the key dates for injuries and fatalities, so it pays to know a little bit about the trick-or-treating and Halloween laws, rules, and regulations in the Bay Area. Updated for 2011, these laws will leave you shaken to the bone if you do not observe their spooky wisdom. ...
From: http://news.yahoo.com/2011-bay-area-halloween-laws-regulations-175800201.html

[Laws and regulations] Federal laws may sink charities
Queensland charities are warning they may go broke or be forced to reduce services because of back pay to staff worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
From: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/federal-laws-may-sink-charities-20110904-1js31.html

[Laws and regulations] Regulations and taxes not seen as job-killers
WASHINGTON - Politicians and business groups often blame excessive regulation and fear of higher taxes for tepid hiring in the economy. However, little evidence of that emerged when McClatchy Newspapers canvassed a random sample of small-business owners across the nation.
From: http://www.twincities.com/national/ci_18822713?source=rss

[Laws and regulations] Florida cities repealing gun laws
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Several Florida communities are racing to repeal local gun laws before Oct. 1, when a new state law allows local officials to be fined for regulating guns.
From: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2011/09/01/Florida-cities-repealing-gun-laws/UPI-17931314903038/

[Laws and regulations] Planning reforms: George Osborne says we are determined to win this battle
A defiant George Osborne has insisted there will be no backdown to the overhaul of planning laws, insisting that |no one should underestimate our determination to win this battle|.
From: http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568387/s/17fa5807/l/0L0Stelegraph0O0Cearth0Ccountryside0C87413110CPlanning0Ereforms0EGeorge0EOsborne0Esays0Ewe0Eare0Edetermined0Eto0Ewin0Ethis0Ebattle0Bhtml/story01.htm

[Laws and regulations] Sri Lanka imposes new laws to hold terror suspects
Sri Lanka will still detain hundreds of terror suspects and outlaw the defeated rebel Tamil Tiger group despite lifting wartime emergency laws, an official said Thursday.
From: http://news.yahoo.com/sri-lanka-imposes-laws-hold-terror-suspects-080138205.html

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