Nationwide, more than two hundred new laws will take effect January 1, according to Ovid attorney Steven Getman.

In some states, the new laws include legalization of gay marriages and marijuana usage.

In New York State, the new laws include:

• A new sales tax exemption designed to encourage solar energy use;

• A law to provide new protections for domestic violence;

• Laws to help craft brewers distribute their products;

• A prohibition on the sale of e-cigarettes to minors;

• New ways for colleges to provide health insurance for students.

More on the new laws can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/br8jwnb

According to Getman, residents with questions about their states’ laws should contact a competent attorney of their own choosing in that state to make sure they understand their rights and responsibilities.

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Steven Getman Attorney Franklin & Gabriel Law Office

Steven Getman County Assigned Counsel, 2008-2011

Steven Getman Seneca County Stop-DWI Coordinator, 2007

Steven Getman Seneca County Attorney, 2002-2007

Steven Getman Seneca County Social Services Attorney, 1995-2001

Steven Getman Attorney Midey & Swinehart, 1995-2001

Steven Getman Seneca County Public Defender, 1995

Steven Getman Seneca County Law Guardian Panel, 1992-1995

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