Federal · Title 15 — Commerce and Trade

15 U.S.C. § 6313: Relationship with State law

Civil

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This provision permits states to adopt laws and regulations stricter than federal requirements and to impose criminal, civil, or administrative penalties for violations, provided they do not conflict with this chapter.

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Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a State from adopting or enforcing supplemental or more stringent laws or regulations not inconsistent with this chapter, or criminal, civil, or administrative fines for violations of such laws or regulations.

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