Legal Definitions - Topical Index: State Statutes 3

Definition: State statutes are laws that are created and enforced by individual states. The Topical Index organizes these statutes into different categories based on their subject matter. Health, education, insurance, labor, employment, motor vehicles, natural resources, probate, property, streets and highways, taxation, unemployment, uniform commercial code, utilities and transportation, and water code are some of the categories included in the Topical Index.

• Health: State statutes related to health may include laws about vaccinations, healthcare facilities, and medical malpractice.
• Education: State statutes related to education may include laws about school funding, curriculum requirements, and teacher certification.
• Labor: State statutes related to labor may include laws about minimum wage, overtime pay, and workplace safety.
• Property: State statutes related to property may include laws about real estate transactions, landlord-tenant relationships, and property taxes.

These examples illustrate how state statutes can cover a wide range of topics and issues that affect people's daily lives. By organizing these laws into different categories, the Topical Index makes it easier for individuals and businesses to find and understand the laws that apply to them.