Environmental Rights in State Constitutions

May, James; Romanowicz, William

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Environmental Rights in State Constitutions

Widener University - School of Law

September 23, 2011

PRINCIPLES OF CONSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW, p. 305, James R. May, ed., American Bar Association, 2011
Widener Law School Legal Studies Research Paper No. 11-47

Abstract:
The U.S. Constitution is not the sole constitutional influence on environmental law. Constitutions from nearly two dozen states contain a variety of environmental provisions. Among these provisions, one commonality stands out: They are seldom subject to substantive interpretation. The area of interest most relevant to practitioners lies within those constitutions that purport to provide a right to a quality environment.

Number of Pages in PDF File: 24

Keywords: environmental law, constitutional law, state constitutions, states

JEL Classification: K32

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Date posted: October 4, 2011

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May, James and Romanowicz, William, Environmental Rights in State Constitutions (September 23, 2011). PRINCIPLES OF CONSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW, p. 305, James R. May, ed., American Bar Association, 2011; Widener Law School Legal Studies Research Paper No. 11-47. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1932753

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James May (Contact Author) Widener University - School of Law ( email ) 4601 Concord Pike P.O. Box 7286 Wilmington, DE 19803-0474 United States
William Romanowicz Widener University - School of Law ( email ) 4601 Concord Pike P.O. Box 7286 Wilmington, DE 19803-0474 United States

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Environmental Rights in State Constitutions

James May

William Romanowicz

Date posted: October 4, 2011

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James May (Contact Author)

William Romanowicz