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Local Government Law

6th Edition
Osborne M. Reynolds, Jr. | Edward W. De Barbieri
ISBN: 9781685612603
Subject: Local Government
Format: Print - Hardbound
Page Count: 923
Copyright: 2023 | Status: In Stock
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This edition continues the emphasis of prior editions on such topics as the relationship of local governments to state and federal governments; the needs of local governments for territory, for personnel, and for adequate financing; and the principal activities and possible liabilities of local government. There is increased attention to land use control, an area of growing activity on the part of institutions, ranging from the U.S. Supreme Court to local zoning boards. This includes material not found in some books in this field, on such important concepts as “smart growth,” “new urbanism,” and “regulatory takings.”


Imprint: West Academic Publishing
Series: Hornbooks
Publication Date: 05/01/2023
Related Subject(s): State Practice And Procedure

Osborne M. Reynolds, Jr.

Edward W. De Barbieri, Albany Law School

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This 2023 update, the 6th edition of Local Government Law, includes substantive law updates that have occurred since the 5th edition was published in 2019. Also, this 6th edition includes stylistic updates, including adopting the use of gender inclusive language and pronouns.

With respect to substantive law updates, the reader will notice:

(1) a new section on eviction moratoria in place during the COVID-19 pandemic (§20.10),
(2) a new section on local recreational cannabis regulation (§23.9),
(3) additional content related to home rule, including discussion of the National League of Cities’ Principles of Home Rule for the 21st Century (§6.3, §6.6), and
(4) additional content on urban agriculture (§18.4).


Throughout this 6th edition, the reader will find updates concerning enhancements in case law as well as scholarship concerning local government authority, activities, and acts. The author invites suggestions for topics to include, or revisions to make, in subsequent editions.

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