The oregon constitution is the governing document of the u. Almost every citation you could ever need is contained in the bluebook, and it is. The guide to law online contains a selection of oregon legal, judicial, and governmental sources accessible through the internet links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. Oregon designated the dungeness crab cancer magister as the official state crustacean in 2009, the result of petitioning by the 4th grade class of sunset primary school in west linn, oregon. Although in general, few people strictly uphold the sabbath anymore, many cities and towns across america still have legal reminders of this observance on the books. State court abbreviations bluebook quick reference. We will always provide free access to the current law. It also features an almanac, maps, facts about oregon history and elections, as well as information on the arts, media, and other cultural institutions in oregon. Again, the staff cannot give legal advice but can answer many questions.
We scoured the law books in every state to find the weirdest law thats been passed in each. Department of homeland security, bureau of customs and border protection. However, these weird or outlandish laws are actually on the books. Dec 26, 2014 the strangest 50 state laws across america that still exist. Published since 1911, it is produced by the oregon state archives, a division of the secretary of states office.
Since then, many blue laws have been upheld in state court challenges, including in new hampshire 1967, north dakota 1970, south carolina 1970, vermont 1970, iowa 1971 arkansas 1973, maryland 1974, mississippi 1975, maine 1976, texas 1976, massachusetts 1977, virginia 1977 and new jersey 1978. Pocket press books are used by law enforcement, corrections, parole and probation departments, judges, juvenile departments, and many other public agencies and are perfect for anyone who needs compact, comprehensive law books. Constitution and statutes of the state of oregon relating to roads, highways, bridges and ferries. Association of oregon counties, county home rule in oregon, june, 2005 oregon blue book, county government in oregon league of oregon cities, links to city charters ballotpedia. Oregon blue book oregon secretary of state state of oregon. These laws, which today are usually referred to as sunday closing laws, prohibit certain types of commercial activity on sundays. It contains listings and functional descriptions of government agencies and educational institutions. What the kansas blue book offers you to give you an idea of the type of coverage you will find in a legal directory, here is a brief list of sections and features we publish in the kansas legal directory. So dont be surprised when you ask a new law clerk to bluebook a document, and she reaches for her alwd manual. The most ridiculous law in every state business insider. According to the kansas secretary of state, its unclear how this law originated or.
Map showing dry red, wet blue, and mixed yellow counties in the united states as. If you like to travel or looking to relocate this is the channel for you. This mistake appeared in later printings of the first edition and. Blue laws, also known as sunday laws, are laws designed to restrict or ban some or all sunday activities for religious reasons, particularly to promote the observance of a day of worship or rest. Official and unofficial oregon legal citation style.
They are separated into subcategories by statutes and rules. The oregon blue book is also available at bookstores. Welcome to the state and local documents task force sldtf guide for state blue books and state encyclopedias. Within kansas this more economical statutory citation format is used in decisions of the states. Oregon laws 20172018 also includes laws that are temporary in nature and will not be compiled in the oregon revised statutes. Order agency contact info directories blue book direct. One may not dye a duckling blue and offer it for sale unless more than six are for sale at once. The state of oregon law library is a great resource for more indepth information on state and federal law. Order the oregon blue book same prices as above by phone using visamastercard. The kansas legal directory is recognized as the official directory of the kansas bar association. Lc purchase lc publications oregon legislative assembly. There is no confidential attorneyclient relationship formed by using laws. List of only abbreviations for state supreme courts.
Commercial general contractors in portland the blue book. However, their preemption statute only covers concealed handgun license holders from city or county passed bans against loaded firearms in public places. Mar 27, 2019 the social security administration ssa maintains a listing of medical impairments known as the blue book that automatically qualify you for social security disability insurance ssdi or supplemental security income ssi, provided certain conditions are met. Guide used by the kansas appellate courts for citation to authority in. Skip to search official website of the state of kansas get answers search kansas. As a result, there can be no dry cities or counties in oklahoma. The bluebook and the alwd guide to legal citation occasionally diverge in their abbreviations.
The secretary of state, 191931 page images at hathitrust oregon. The division enforces laws covering state minimum wage and overtime requirements, working conditions, child labor, farm, forest, construction, janitorial, labor contracting and wage collection. Attorneys listed on this website are not referred or endorsed by this website. United states executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Both the bluebook and the alwd guide to legal citation call for identification of the. This information is outdated and may no longer be accurate. Dec 29, 2014 we are living in a liberal world, why would the blue laws find space in our society where r.
For help with the bluebook, try cornells introduction to basic legal citation, by peter w. A state or local law that prohibits commercial activities on sunday. Below is a list of state supreme court and court of appeals abbreviations. Seniors blue book assisted living, home health, memory. If your medical condition, or its equivalent, is on ssas listing of impairments. Every state seems to have their own set of quirky or downright weird decrees, and kansas is no exception.
They are also used by private companies in security, employment, and tenant screening. Secretary of states introduction sos staff dedication governors welcome. Per the arizona state library, as of 2018 arizona session laws ch. In oregon, firearm owners can be held liable in civil court if a firearms injury is caused by negligence, and can be held responsible for damages in a wrongful death claim if the firearm is used to kill someone.
Kansas if two trains meet on the same track, neither shall proceed until the other has passed. The outer copper dome extends approximately 75 feet above the inner dome. In appendix 1, which contains information about primary sources of law in u. Oregons liquor control act, which is designed to operate. From the website, the kansas directory is a publication that. Blue laws may also restrict shopping or ban sale of certain items on specific days, most often on sundays in the western world. Photo courtesy curt peters oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. The oregon blue book is also available at bookstores questions. Missouri law governing parole hearings and the granting of parole is contained in section 217. This list does not include bluebook abbreviations for periodicals that have. We offer economical rates so you can easily afford copies for your entire force and provide them with the information they need. Today, there are thriving industries producing beer, wine, and liquor in the state. Each edition incorporates all laws, and changes to laws, enacted by the legislative assembly through the oddnumbered year regular session referenced in the volume titles for that edition.
Within kansas this more economical regulation citation format is used in. Blue book basics an economical source of contact info for local, state, county and federal law enforcement agencies. If you prefer to search by state supreme court or court of appeals exclusively, click on the links in the left hand navigation bar for supreme court or court of appeals abbreviations. The manual contains one glaring mistake for oregon citations. The oregon blue book is the states official almanac and fact book. Changing the conversation about pain course linkone. I get that some laws are made for a reasonbut some other laws. Since many of you appreciated that post quite a lot, we decided to go deeper about the most stupid laws that are still in effect today. Hawaii, idaho, kansas, montana, nevada, new mexico, oklahoma, oregon. Kansas dome the state legislature approved the dome in 1881 and construction began in 1885. It has been an alcoholic beverage control state, with the oregon liquor control commission holding a monopoly over the sale of all distilled beverages, since prohibition.
Blue laws are enforced in parts of the united states and canada as well. The blue book building and construction network is the industrys leading source of regional, categorized boring horizontal, contractors information. Most of these are no longer enforced, but theyre very bizarre nonetheless. From the website, this is the web version of the oregon blue book. In vale, a small eastern oregon town nearly in idaho, if you want to abandon an icebox or refrigerator where. Richard bergens bronze sculpture takes its name from this. For example, in salem, west virginia, its against the law to eat candy less than an hour and a half before church service.
Ohio oklahoma oregon pennsylvania rhode island south carolina south. The agency determines the standards for architect and architectural firm registration, which consist of a combination of education, examination and experience. In oregon, the right to bear arms is protected by article 1, section 27 of the oregon constitution. Oregon law resource page with links to legislative information, statute search, executive information, attorney general, courts, court system, judicial branch, rules of court, court opinion search, state agencies, counties, historical documents, and boards and commissions. More ad astra ad astra per aspera, from the latin for to the stars through difficulties is the state motto of kansas. B require a school employee to report an act of harassment, intimidation or bullying or an act of cyberbullying.
This page is a list of state blue books the term state blue book typically refers to a statesponsored or statelevel government almanac. The oregon revised statutes are the codified laws of the state of oregon. From the website, the legislative manual, commonly known as the blue book, is a comprehensive reference source on state government that is published every two years according to south dakota codified law. Federal rules decisions contains decisions from united states district courts. The strangest 50 state laws across america that still exist. You can buy a blue book at the kansas union bookstore, the hawk shop in the kansas union and burge union, the hawk shop in the underground, and the hawk stops in watson and anschutz libraries. Blue laws although in general, few people strictly uphold the sabbath anymore, many cities and towns across america still have legal reminders of this observance on the books.
According to wikipedia blue book or bluebook is a term often referring to an almanac or other compilation of statistics and information. Yet it doesnt have to be incomprehensible and impenetrable. In oregon, you can take a new or used car home before financing is approved. These 10 crazy laws in missouri will leave you scratching. If you want your fortune told, you wont find it in yamhill, oregon. We scoured to find the most ridiculous laws in oregon that are still on the books. Not all states have a blue book or state encyclopedia, in these cases. Home state blue books and encyclopedias libguides at.
Blue book law enforcement directories give you access to the contact information you need every day to communicate with other agencies in your state. The copies distributed under this subsection shall not be sold. In addition, we provide special support for nonprofit, educational, and government users. Farright us politicians label lockdowns anticonstitutional farright politicians across the u. The guide to law online contains a selection of kansas legal, judicial, and governmental sources accessible through the internet links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. Home state blue books and encyclopedias libguides at godort. The alcohol laws of kansas are among the strictest in the united states, in sharp contrast to its. Some time ago we talked about a photo series that ironically portrayed people breaking 8 crazy laws. To access the kansas statutes annotated which have been authenticated in accordance with the law, see the current printed bound volumes of the kansas statutes annotated and the current printed volumes of the cumulative supplement to the kansas statues annotated as published by the office of revisor of statutes. The seniors blue book is a resource guide for assisted living, home health, nonmedical, hospice, skilled nursing, alzheimers, events, activities. The official website of the oregon secretary of state. Serving oregon s citizens and the optometric community since 1905, the mission of the oregon board of optometry is to protect the people of the state of oregon from the dangers of unqualified and improper practice of optometry. Kansas legal directory, your blue book of attorneys.
Leaving a container of urine or fecal matter on the side of the. The oregon revised statues ors and oregon administrative rules oar that govern the division of financial regulation are listed below by industry. I mentioned the laws against frightening a baby or feeding beer to an elephant in an earlier post, but here are a few more crazy laws on the books in missouri. Jun, 2015 10 crazy laws in kansas that will leave you shaking your head.
Additional related laws that may not be administered by the agency. Weve discovered so many unbelievably weird laws that a book wouldnt be more. To our knowledge, only the cities of portland, beaverton, tigard, oregon city, salem, and independence have passed loaded firearms bans encompassing. You can also find state statutes ors, administrative rules oar, and the state blue book online through the state of oregon. The agency enforces the laws governing the practice of architecture in oregon by investigating alleged violations and disciplining those who violate the law. The oregon appellate court style manual will tell you when you need to go to bluebook. However, in some instances the term refers to the states legislative manual a common predecessor to many presentday blue books, or even a simple directoryroster of government services and officials. Boring horizontal, contractors the blue book network. If you are buying a car in another state, make sure the dealer fills out paperwork for oregon residents so that you do not have to pay sales tax. Oregon vehicle dealers are allowed to pass the cost of the cat on to consumers who purchase vehicles from them. We are living in a liberal world, why would the blue laws find space in our society where r. A justice of the peace must be a citizen of the united states, a resident of oregon for three years, and a resident of the justice court district for one year prior to becoming a nonpartisan candidate for election to that office. The columbia river delineates much of oregons northern boundary with washington, while the snake river delineates much of its eastern boundary with idaho. Each school district shall adopt a policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation or bullying and prohibiting cyberbullying.
Energy efficiency and sustainable technology eeast ors 470. From roller rink weddings to whistling underwater, theres got to be a story behind every law. Bullying laws in oregon senate bill 1555 july 1, 2012. The agencys statutory authority is found in the following laws. These 11 crazy laws in oregon will leave you scratching your head in wonder. The oregon blue book is the official state fact book about all levels of government in oregon.
Blue laws legal definition of blue laws legal dictionary. The oregon blue book has agency descriptions, contact information, budgets, and histories to make it understandable and accessible. Rowe directs the legal research and writing program at the university of oregon school of law. Kansas, situated on the american great plains, became the 34th state on january 29, 1861. Regulations basic legal citation cornell university. The blue book features over 1,000,000 company listings in bluebook and csi industry catagories including boring horizontal, contractors. Connect your agency to the rest of your state or nearby states by providing everyone with a blue book directory. Matt shea, rspokane valley, gestures as he gives a speech in front of the liberty state flag at the capitol in olympia, wash. Weve discovered so many unbelievably weird laws that a book wouldnt be. Blue laws are those established specifically to prohibit certain behavior on sundays, or gods day. A mixed or unmixed synthetic chemical substance, a chemically or physically modified natural substance, a naturally occurring substance or a manufacturing byproduct, or a combination of those substances or byproducts, intended to induce crop yields or plant growth or to produce any physical, microbial, or chemical change. Employment law handbook has free detailed information for all categories. This list includes only the abbreviations for the states supreme court or court of last resort.
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