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What’s the issue: CATO, and libertarian groups, believe that there are private proeprty rights in the internet
What’s the rational for private property rights on the internet? the Communications Decency Act Section 230 “helps tech companies act non-neutrally toward user generated content on their platforms”
CATO highlights Texas Senator Ted Cruz’s opposition to finding private property rights on the internet.
CATO Institute | Why Is Sen. Ted Cruz so Opposed to Private Property Rights on the…
Hawaii Supreme Court has found a private property right in clean air.
What language did the Hawaii Supreme Court rely on to get here?
If a private entity takes on a state function like eminent domain then…Activists in Lousiana, who are suing over the Bayou Bridge, want the energy companies that use eminent domain to be subject to the same rules the state is subject to, like open records laws.
Is a pipeline a public use? According to the activists/landowners a hospital is a public good, while a pipeline is described as:
Background: IN 2011 Florida passed a law provided for local regulation, but not for the duration or frequency of short term rentals.
Local Cities Say No thank you: After 2011, Miami and Miami Beach passed their own restrictions, with penalties of $20,000
Welcome to 2018. SB 1400 vs. HB 773 at the Florida Legislature:
In true Libertarian fashion, New Hampshire Legislature is considering House Bill 1226 (2018) that exempts from drought restrictions private wells.
What supporters say:
What opponents say:
Where: New Orleans, LA
The spot zoning: an ordinance that allows a certain property to pursue unrestricted short-term rentals
What’s the benefit of the spot zoning for short term rentals: Residential property in New Orleans has a 90 day maximum for short term rentals, the spot zoning removes this restriction
The football player: owns the property subject to the spot zoning
How does eminent domain factor into New Orleans City Council? A city council member likened the zoning issue to taking…
Where: New London, CT home to the Kelo v. City of New London of U.S. Supreme Court fame
The ordinance: Section 302.4 of the New London Property Maintenance Code
What garden items are prohibited by Section 302.4?
The offending yard: Has a “maintained” and “contained” bamboo garden for more than 30 years, longer than the ordinance has been in…
In 2017, Maryland enacted new eminent domain authority for the building of power lines.
Recent opposition to a high voltage power line has legislators looking to reign in eminent domain authority for high voltage power lines when porjects are sanctioned by the Maryland Public Service Commission.
The Baltimore Sun | Harford legislators get down to business as 2018 General Assembly session begins
Where: Colorado
What form is this compensation for private property owners taking? An initiative proposal
Why compensate private property becuse of oil and gas drilling set backs? The Colorado Farm Bureau proposed the initiative because drilling setbacks are causing farmrs to lose out on mineral interst royalties.
The Fence Post | Colorado Farm Bureau proposes initiative to protect private property rights
State: Massachusetts
The legislation: The Comprehensive Adaptation Management Plan which coordinates the planning of projects state authorities led by the governor’s secretaries of Energy and Environmental Affairs, and Public Safety and Security.
The acquisition of property: Only from willing sellers