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Does Chapter 11 inhibit a municipalitys ability to regulate in areas within their jurisdiction?

April 26, 2017ability areas chapter 11 inhibit jurisdiction Municipality regulate

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Does Chapter 11 inhibit a municipalitys ability to regulate in areas within their jurisdiction?

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No. Chapter 11 does not enable companies to force national, provincial, territorial or municipal governments to lower non-discriminatory regulatory standards, including environmental standards. Nor does it prevent any level of government from legislating and regulating in the public interest.