[aubanel]

Probably a great decision, but why/how can it be decided at a local level by a mayor, instead of a federal level?

[phyzome]

Any jurisdiction can pass a law unless there's a law against doing so.

For example, you couldn't do this in Massachusetts. A city would first have to petition the state for a new law allowing the city to pass such a local law.

[woodruffw]

I don’t think it would be a federal concern, but a state one.

However, in this case it’s because NYC law is typically allowed under NY state law to be stronger (but not weaker) than any corresponding state law.

[nonethewiser]

NY law already requires easy cancellation https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/GBS/527-A?utm_sour...

[woodruffw]

Yeah, this is why I highlighted “stricter, but never weaker.”

[ezfe]

why: because the federal level is not doing it

how: by declaring it a law in that area

[readthenotes1]

And yet an executive action is not a law. It's a dictate.

Course, one should never underestimate the value of a benevolent dictator...

[ezfe]

okay, I apologize for using the word law. However, that doesn't mean they cannot ban it by executive action.