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A quick definition of occupy the field:

Term: Occupy the field

Definition: When the federal government makes a law that is so important that it takes over an area of law, it is said to "occupy the field." This means that state laws on the same subject cannot be enforced because the federal law is more important. For example, if the federal government makes a law about nuclear power plants, states cannot make their own laws about nuclear power plants because the federal law is more important. This is called "occupying the field."

A more thorough explanation:

When Congress passes a federal law that is so comprehensive that it leaves no room for state law in a particular area, it is said to "occupy the field." This means that the federal government's authority in that area is dominant, and state laws on the same subject will not be enforced.

One example of Congress occupying the field is the Federal Aviation Administration's regulation of air traffic control. Because the federal government's interest in air safety is so important, state laws regulating air traffic control would be preempted by federal law.

Another example is the Federal Communications Commission's regulation of interstate telecommunications. Because the federal government's interest in regulating communication across state lines is so dominant, state laws regulating telecommunications would be preempted by federal law.

These examples illustrate how Congress can use its authority to preempt state laws in certain areas where federal regulation is necessary for the greater good. By occupying the field, Congress ensures that there is a uniform set of rules and regulations across the country, rather than a patchwork of conflicting state laws.

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Dkk
9:00
@renard99: also, the same band that does a song in the anime Eureka 7 which I watched when I was like idk, 12
9:00
Yeah! They are pretty good. Three Out Change is an awesome J-rock record
Dkk
9:01
I will probably not listen to them more but fun fact. Really random to start the day. An omen that the waves will be very random today.
Dkk
9:03
Fuck, reading the wikipedia now. Literal last song they did before they broke up was Storywriter. Wow.
9:05
That one is a masterpiece
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My favorite song by them is Recreation
glovediedthisishismom
9:05
snowing
Dkk
9:07
@renard99: man, hard to find.
Dkk
9:07
@glovediedthisishismom: Congrats on the snow.
Dkk
9:16
@renard99: Poetic and nice.
9:42
My name is renard99 and I just sent @babycat feet pics
glovediedthisishismom
9:42
nobody is at the office today they should let little glovey go home and watch harry potter
Dkk
9:49
Lmfao, Gross
Dkk
9:49
@glovediedthisishismom: Watch it at the office!
Dkk
9:50
Proton vpn and https://en.solarmovie-official.lol/
let little glovey go home!
babycat
9:55
it’s true he sent me feet pics (unsolicited!)
babycat
9:56
poor little glovey
babycat
9:56
it’s illegal to make you work on a snow day
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
9:57
Free feet pics sounds like you saved some money
snow
9:59
wish it was snowing in texas rn
Dkk
9:59
Man, hate this conversation cus it just reminds me of the gay guy that used to always ask me for them.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
9:59
That cold snap that hit texas is heaven though, opening windows in the house and using the fireplace
snow
10:00
it really is bulb. it was hot as hell for the longest time
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:00
@Dkk: You could of made so much money
that sounds heavenly
babycat
10:00
Aw Dkk has trauma from the gay guy who wanted to fuck his arches
snow
10:00
lmaooooo
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