Asked by Yadelis Carmona gonzalez on Jul 16, 2024
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The city council is considering a new ordinance to require stores to provide reusable bags and eliminate disposal paper or plastic bags. In determining whether to pass the law, the city council obtained an estimate for the expense stores would incur in offering reusable instead of disposable bags. They also obtained an estimate for the savings which would result from not having to clean up litter from disposable bags. Finally, they consulted with an environmentalist to assess the positive impact that phasing out bags would have, including enhanced safety for local wildlife. In deciding whether to pass the law, the council relied on:
A) The historical school
B) Stare decisis
C) A cost benefit analysis
D) Common law
E) Legal positive
Ordinance
A piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority covering matters not already covered by federal or state law.
Cost Benefit Analysis
An evaluation process that compares the costs and benefits of a project or decision to determine its viability or worth.
Environmentalist
An individual or organization that advocates for the protection of the environment against pollution and degradation.
- Distinguish between different types of law (e.g., common law, statutory law, administrative law) and their sources.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between different types of law (e.g., common law, statutory law, administrative law) and their sources.
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