reasonable basis (rational basis) test
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From 240 U.S. 342 - Rast v. Van Deman & Lewis Co. · 1916Most cited · 738 citing opinions
It is established that a distinction in legislation is not arbitrary, if any state of facts reasonably can be conceived that would sustain it, and the existence of that state of facts at the time the law was enacted must be assumed. It makes no difference that the facts may be disputed or their effect opposed by argument and opinion of serious strength.