Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Oregon
county law
Is county law subject to state laws? Concerning land use and automobiles.
Asked on 3/12/04, 9:54 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Re: county law
County laws must be consistent with state laws. If there is a conflict, state law prevails.
There is a caveat here because state laws must yield to federal laws. A state law that conflicts with a federal law cannot be enforced, so in that (unusual) situation the conflicting county law would survive -- unless, of course, it was also inconsistent with the federal law.
Answered on 3/12/04, 10:57 pm
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