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It is illegal to own or possess one unless you have a valid Certificate of Exemption and follow strict rules.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
California Supreme Court Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero wrote in the unanimous decision that “unless there is a valid basis for detention,” judges must “set bail at a level the arrestee can reasonably afford.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
They need to be U.S. citizens with a valid Social Security number.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Beijing’s municipal government used Liu’s case, identifying him only by his surname, as an example to remind employers that AI isn’t a valid reason to fire people.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
You are to state that my point of view is a valid one, and to request that the attributions that I identified earlier be changed immediately.
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
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