local option

noun

Definition of local option

: the power granted by a legislature to a political subdivision to determine by popular vote the local applicability of a law on a controversial issue (such as the sale of liquor)

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Preparing ahead of time was the main function of this ordinance and special election, as Utqiaġvik has not yet even voted for local option of marijuana. — Anchorage Daily News, "Utqiagvik votes to tax marijuana," 7 May 2018 Consumers will pay zero state and local option taxes on hundreds of items, from clothes and shoes ($60 or less) to school supplies ($15 or less), according the Florida Department of Revenue. — Doreen Christensen, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Teachers get special discount at Target Teachers Prep Event starting July 15," 13 July 2018 Another local option is the West Laurel Swim Club at 7203 Brooklyn Bridge Road. — Christina Hyder, Howard County Times, "Keeping cool at local pools on the hot days of summer [North Laurel/Savage]," 21 June 2018 For high school, a local option is the Urban Assembly School for Wildlife Conservation, a quasi-public school serving sixth to twelfth grades. — New York Times, "West Farms, the Bronx: Flora, Fauna and Renewal," 13 June 2018 As for the drink menu, Thompson said the tap handles at PBS will feature at least 75-percent local options, both as a way to take a local approach and minimize its carbon footprint by eliminating shipping. — Adam Lukach, RedEye Chicago, "Punch Bowl Social to feature VR gaming and local brews at upcoming Fulton Market location," 6 Mar. 2018 It should be noted that the bagels ($2) at Steingold’s made by a dude named Max Stern, aka The Bagel Chef, are good, probably better than other major local option New York Bagel and Bialy. — Michael Nagrant, RedEye Chicago, "Steingold's is the Jewish deli of the future," 3 Dec. 2017 The arming of employees isn't mandatory but a local option available if both districts and local law enforcement agree on it, according to CNN. — Christal Hayes, USA TODAY, "'This would mean more guns': Broward County won't arm school employees after Parkland shooting," 10 Apr. 2018 Those looking for the perfect fit in terms of, perhaps, a new loveseat for the living room or a chandelier for above the dining table, can see whether Attic has a local option by heading to www.philadelphia.attic.city. — Grace Dickinson, Philly.com, "A new online platform makes it easy to shop for vintage furniture and home decor across dozens of Philadelphia businesses," 25 Apr. 2018

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