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Researchers turn America's scattered local laws into a free searchable database covering all 50 states

America is a nation of local laws—millions of them. From noise ordinances and construction codes to rules about fishing licenses and roadside mango peddling, every town, city and county has its own set of regulations and unique way of doing things.

Researchers turn America's scattered local laws into a free searchable database covering all 50 states
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America is a nation of local laws—millions of them. From noise ordinances and construction codes to rules about fishing licenses and roadside mango peddling, every town, city and county has its own set of regulations and unique way of doing things.

Originally published at Phys.org

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