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#Marijuana Laws in Colorado.

Possession

If you are an adult 21 years of age or older, you can now legally possess one ounce of marijuana in Colorado. The way the amendment is worded actually allows for possession of one ounce of THC. This is great news, as in addition to buds (flowers), you can also enjoy many types of concentrated and edible forms of marijuana during your visit. Cannabis seeds are also available for sale in Colorado.

You don't need to be a resident, and there isn't any type of registration system. Simply put, as long as you are 21 years or older, you have a constitutional right in Colorado to possess and consume marijuana. You will need a government-issued identification to prove you are 21 years or older. a drivers license or passport should be sufficient. You can learn more about your privacy when visiting a recreational marijuana store in our blog.

Purchasing Limits

Although any adult is allowed to p ... Read more »

#Massachusetts General Laws Relevant to Homeschooling

Massachusetts General Laws Relevant to Homeschooling

Read the History of Massachusetts Compulsory Attendance Law

Compulsory Attendance Statute: Chapter 76 Section 1

Note that the words "home education" do not appear in the statute. Homeschoolers are included in the "otherwise educated" category.In its simplest form, the law states:

Every child between the minimum and maximum ages established for school attendance by the board of education shall attend a public day school in said town, or some other day school approved by the school committee, but such attendance shall not be required of a child who is being otherwise instructed in a manner approved in advance by the superintendent or the school committee.

What standards do school officials use for approving the "otherwise educated"? The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts in 1987 in the Charles decision determined tha ... Read more »

#Property Law in United States

Anti-discrimination law is pro-tenant

US laws and practices are PRO-TENANT.

Rent: Can landlord and tenant freely agree rents in the US?

Rents are generally freely negotiated except for communities in four states with rent control ordinances. These rent control ordinances, contained in local laws, are sometimes called rent stabilization or maximum rent regulations.

2008 ALLOWABLE RENT INCREASE

Source: each city or state’s rental authority

Deposits

Out of 51 states, 24 states do not have statutory limits on security deposits. The remaining 27 states limit the security deposit to a range from one month’s rent to 3Ѕ months’ rent. All states require that the security deposit be returned after the tenant leaves. Deductions for unpaid bills and repair are allowed as long as they are itemized.

Most states require that the deposit must be placed in a bank account, separate from the ... Read more »

#Massachusetts - Lemon Law

The Used Vehicle Warranty Law protects consumers who buy used vehicles from a dealer or private party in Massachusetts. (M.G.L. c. 90 s. 7N 1/4) The law requires dealers to provide consumers with a written warranty against defects that impair the vehicle's use or safety, and requires private parties to disclose any known use or safety defects.

The Used Vehicle Warranty Law provides you with protections and remedies, including mandatory repairs, refunds, or repurchases. It does not cover all vehicles or all defects, and not all problems will qualify your vehicle for repurchase. If you purchased a vehicle fewer than 14 days ago, the fastest way to get relief may be through the Lemon Aid Law. The law applies to used cars, vans, trucks and demonstration vehicles not covered by the New Car Lemon Law, and which:

1. are sold by a Massachusetts dealer or private party.
2. cost at least $700 (dealer sales only).
3. have fewer than 125,00 ... Read more »