State Police Power
/ˈsteɪt pəˈlis ˈpaʊər/
Definitions
- (n.) The inherent authority of a state to enact laws and regulations to protect public health, safety, morals, and general welfare.
Under its state police power, the legislature enacted regulations to control pollution.
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- state police power
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Commentary
State police power is broad and plenary but subject to constitutional limits; it typically excludes federal authority and private property rights protections under due process.
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