TradAg02
Lil-Rokslider
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With many politicians extending their reach beyond their elected powers, it has me questioning a state governor's ability to impose restrictions on the use of national forests within their states.
As an example, the Montana governor is imposing a 14 day quarantine on all non-residents. In simple terms it states that any nonresident must quarantine for 14 days prior to engaging in outdoor recreation. I believe that it is broadly being interpreted as any outdoor recreation within the state. While I have no problem accepting the governor's ability to apply restrictions to state land or within the state's municipalities I am unclear as to how a state governor may extend his power to federal land?
I am not well versed in politics, but have recently seen several instances where locally elected officials have been called out for overstepping their authority and am wondering if this isn't another such instance?
Please keep any comments constructive. I respect each governor's desire to protect their citizens, but like to see them to do so within the parameters provided by their elected position.
As an example, the Montana governor is imposing a 14 day quarantine on all non-residents. In simple terms it states that any nonresident must quarantine for 14 days prior to engaging in outdoor recreation. I believe that it is broadly being interpreted as any outdoor recreation within the state. While I have no problem accepting the governor's ability to apply restrictions to state land or within the state's municipalities I am unclear as to how a state governor may extend his power to federal land?
I am not well versed in politics, but have recently seen several instances where locally elected officials have been called out for overstepping their authority and am wondering if this isn't another such instance?
Please keep any comments constructive. I respect each governor's desire to protect their citizens, but like to see them to do so within the parameters provided by their elected position.