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> For those who don't know, laws are different, sometimes in major ways, when you cross a state line That seems like a recipe for a huge disaster that we shoul

> For those who don't know, laws are different, sometimes in major ways, when you cross a state line That seems like a recipe for a huge disaster that we should rectify. It's incredibly easy to cross state lines without purposely intending to, especially in the northeast (e.g. you can easily be ushered into NJ trying to get to upstate NY through NYC). It's exactly why 'safe passage' laws exist, even if it doesn't apply in these two scenarios. It's not as though there's a customs check point at interstate boundaries where you are urged to dispose of materials that might cause you to be in violation of another state's laws.

tjohns 12y ago
Actually, California has precisely that. Shortly after driving across the California border, you'll usually find an agricultural checkpoint or "Border Protection Station". Their focus is mainly on agricultural products, but they're there to get you to dispose of (plant/animal-based) materials that violate CA law. http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/pe/ExteriorExclusion/borders.html http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/pe/ExteriorExclusion/borders.ht...
- bronbron 12y ago
  Interesting! Certainly seems to be the exception, but good to know nonetheless.
jeffdavis 12y ago
"That seems like a recipe for a huge disaster that we should rectify." Not nearly as much of a disaster as trying to get different kinds of people to agree to the same laws at the same time. Sure, it all sounds great and harmonious when you imagine it, because you imagine all of the laws being what you want. What is your feeling about open carry laws? Someone comes from another state wearing their gun collection into the grocery store, and they think your state's laws against it are picky and burdensome.
- bronbron 12y ago
  > trying to get different kinds of people to agree to the same laws at the same time. That seems inevitable, even two people won't agree on an entire body of laws. > What is your feeling about open carry laws? Someone comes from another state wearing their gun collection into the grocery store, and they think your state's laws against it are picky and burdensome. The same as I feel about the individuals in the article transporting marijuana - it's, at worst, a civil matter. A small fine, possibly of increasing amounts for repeated violations, is appropriate if the individual wasn't merely passing through your state (as would've been appropriate for the individuals in the article). Imprisonment for accidentally staying on the interstate too long is silly. It's incredibly easy to make a mistake and end up in another state - rarely as easy to enter another country by mistake.
dneronique 12y ago
>> For those who don't know, laws are different, sometimes in major ways, when you cross a state line > That seems like a recipe for a huge disaster that we should rectify. Naw, bro. It's by design. I'd rather not get into the US's extensive history of states rights vs. federal goverment, but you have to appreciate the fact that it's even possible for a state to independently and legally override a federal law.

tjohns 12y ago

Actually, California has precisely that. Shortly after driving across the California border, you'll usually find an agricultural checkpoint or "Border Protection Station". Their focus is mainly on agricultural products, but they're there to get you to dispose of (plant/animal-based) materials that violate CA law. http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/pe/ExteriorExclusion/borders.html http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/pe/ExteriorExclusion/borders.ht...

bronbron 12y ago
Interesting! Certainly seems to be the exception, but good to know nonetheless.

jeffdavis 12y ago

"That seems like a recipe for a huge disaster that we should rectify." Not nearly as much of a disaster as trying to get different kinds of people to agree to the same laws at the same time. Sure, it all sounds great and harmonious when you imagine it, because you imagine all of the laws being what you want. What is your feeling about open carry laws? Someone comes from another state wearing their gun collection into the grocery store, and they think your state's laws against it are picky and burdensome.

bronbron 12y ago
> trying to get different kinds of people to agree to the same laws at the same time. That seems inevitable, even two people won't agree on an entire body of laws. > What is your feeling about open carry laws? Someone comes from another state wearing their gun collection into the grocery store, and they think your state's laws against it are picky and burdensome. The same as I feel about the individuals in the article transporting marijuana - it's, at worst, a civil matter. A small fine, possibly of increasing amounts for repeated violations, is appropriate if the individual wasn't merely passing through your state (as would've been appropriate for the individuals in the article). Imprisonment for accidentally staying on the interstate too long is silly. It's incredibly easy to make a mistake and end up in another state - rarely as easy to enter another country by mistake.

dneronique 12y ago

>> For those who don't know, laws are different, sometimes in major ways, when you cross a state line > That seems like a recipe for a huge disaster that we should rectify. Naw, bro. It's by design. I'd rather not get into the US's extensive history of states rights vs. federal goverment, but you have to appreciate the fact that it's even possible for a state to independently and legally override a federal law.