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Effective Dates: Determining When Laws Take Effect
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What is the general rule for determining the effective date of a law?
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The law goes into effect on the date specified in the law itself.
💡 Explanation:
In most cases, the effective date of a law is specified in the law itself. This date can be any date that the legislature chooses, as long as it is after the date the law is signed by the President.