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saghm • today at 4:06 AM • 2 replies • view on HN

It's funny that laws of a state should apply to you when you're in that state? That seems like a pretty normal opinion to me


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jandrewrogers • today at 7:27 AM

There are limits on the laws of a State when it involves inter-State commerce.

The US Supreme Court recognizes a general principle that you can transit a State with things that are illegal in that State. An individual State cannot impose a de facto ban on commerce between States, which includes the right to transport goods through a State in the normal fashion regardless of the laws of that State.

NDlurker • today at 4:19 AM

Yes because people can't be expected to make expensive modifications to their vehicles while visiting another state. And the law in Minnesota is ridiculous especially in situations like a Crosstrek vs an Impreza. They have the same body but the allowed tint levels are different because one is classified as an SUV and the other as a station wagon. I could lift my Impreza and make it look exactly like a Crosstrek, but the tint would still be illegal. I find that funny.

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