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commerce clauseIn the Constitution of the United States (Article I, section 8), the clause that authorizes Congress “To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with Indian Tribes.” It is the legal foundation of much of the U.S. government's regulatory authority. See also interstate commerce. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| According to the lawsuit, however, such prohibitions restrain trade and violate the rights of Kentucky property owners and others under the Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution by limiting access to capital markets, preventing interstate trade and harming property values. Brady, 430 US 274, 277 (1977), a state tax violates the Commerce Clause if it: The Court agreed to hear the case, and, in addition to the Commerce Clause issue, asked the parties to address the issue of "standing," which refers to the requirement that parties have a sufficient stake in the outcome (for example, sustained a sufficient injury) to justify their case being heard. |
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