A new law is a change in the law that can make a difference to individuals or businesses. It may be a statute, an ordinance or a regulation. It can also be a presidential act like an executive order or proclamation.

There are many ways to make a new law in the United States, including through an amendment to the federal constitution or the adoption of a bill. The United States Congress is the legislative branch of government, which makes laws for the country. The President of the United States can issue an executive order, a presidential memorandum or a proclamation.

Law is an area of government that creates rules and regulations to regulate business operations, protect consumers and keep the country safe. It includes statutory law, regulatory law and case law.

Among the most common kinds of laws are statutes, which are passed by the legislature and enacted into law. These can be broadly worded, such as a ban on smoking in public places, or more narrowly worded, such as a requirement to keep inventory records for certain food stores.

In addition to statutory and regulatory law, there are also local laws and ordinances. They are usually specific to a particular community and contain regulations for that particular area of the city.

The City of New York has a number of laws that apply to businesses and individuals throughout the city, including those that govern health and safety, business licensing, taxation, employment law and other aspects of public life. Among the most important of these laws are the Consumer Protection Code and the New York City Human Rights Law.

There are a variety of other statutes and ordinances that govern many other areas, such as housing, public safety, health and sanitation. These laws are generally enforceable in the courts and serve to guide and govern public policy.

For example, a recent law that became effective in June of this year prohibits a person who is a New York State or City employee from making false statements to obtain a loan. This law will help protect New Yorkers from being cheated by lenders who mislead prospective borrowers about the terms of a loan or the amount of the loan that they will be required to pay back.

Another notable law is the Earned Sick Time Act (Paid Sick Leave Law). This law will require employers to provide employees with at least one hour of paid sick leave per day, if they have been employed for at least six months.

A third law that recently took effect is the Paid Safe Leave Law, which will allow survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking to take unpaid leave when they need to care for themselves or a family member. This law is being implemented with the assistance of the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, which will notify agencies that receive a call from an individual who is eligible for the new leave program.