classification for regulatory purposes
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From 201 U.S. 633 - Frederick John v. People of the State of New York · 1906Most cited · 74 citing opinions
a state may classify persons and objects for the purpose of legislation. ... As the standard established can be proved in the hands of a producing vender, he is exempt from the penalty; as it cannot certainly be proved in the hands of other venders so as to prevent evasions of the law, such venders are not exempt. ... Legislation, to be practical and efficient, must regard this special purpose as well as the ultimate purpose.