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Heart of Atlanta Motel, Inc. v. United States, 379 U.S. 241 (1964), was a landmark decision of the Supreme Court of the United States holding that the Commerce Clause gave the U.S. Congress power to force private businesses to abide by Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, or national origin in public accommodations.
The Official Code of Georgia Annotated or OCGA is the compendium of all laws in the state of Georgia. Like other state codes in the United States, its legal interpretation is subject to the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. Code, the Code of Federal Regulations, and the state's constitution. It is to the state what the U.S. Code is to the federal ...
The Constitution of Georgia is the foremost source of state law. Legislation is enacted by the Georgia General Assembly, published in the Georgia Laws, and codified in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.). State agencies promulgate regulations (sometimes called administrative law) which are codified in the Rules and Regulations of ...
[7] [8] By 1964, 31 states had such laws, many dating back to the late 19th century. [9] As of 2015, 45 states have an anti-discrimination public accommodation law for nondisabled individuals. [10] The laws all protect against discrimination based upon race, gender, ethnicity, and religion. [10]
Most bills the General Assembly passes each year take effect on July 1, but a smattering of new laws enacted during the 2022 legislative session will kick in this Sunday.
The law does not cover businesses located on Indian Reservations, as the reservations are sovereign nations; but local governments may enact stricter regulations than the state. [17] [18] [19] Other local smoking regulations in Arizona: Flagstaff, May 1, 2005, banned in all parks, cemeteries, and enclosed workplaces. Retail tobacco stores were ...
Hospitality law is a legal and social practice related to the treatment of a person's guests or those who patronize a place of business. Related to the concept of legal liability, hospitality laws are intended to protect both hosts and guests against injury, whether accidental or intentional.
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