The Difference Between Federal, State, and Local Laws

Federal

There are different types of laws.  Federal laws apply to everyone in the United States.  State and local laws apply to people who live or work in a particular state, commonwealth, territory, county, city, municipality, town, township or village. Click on the following link to learn more.  Laws

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