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by tptacek 4863 days ago
I don't think that's true; if you Google "dormant commerce clause", you'll see why. State laws restricting interstate commerce have to have a legitimate interest for that particular state and their interference with interstate commerce has to be outweighed by their benefit.
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My point still stands that its up to the state to make the determination, not you or I. Obviously they feel that Square is doing something that they can regulate.
It's not up to the state. Supreme cour often overrides state laws on the grounds that they interfere with interstate commerce.

Also, the "not you or I" part was unnecessary.