§ 4125. Findings and purpose The General Assembly makes the following findings of fact: (1) Today’s international trade agreements have impacts that extend significantly beyond the bounds of traditional trade matters such as tariffs and quotas. Restrictive government procurement rules, for example, may undermine State purchasing laws and preferences that are designed to promote good […]
§ 4126. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “Commission” means the Commission on International Trade and State Sovereignty established in 3 V.S.A. § 23. (2) “International trade agreement” or “trade agreement” means a trade agreement between the federal government and a foreign country. It does not include a trade agreement between the State and […]
§ 4127. Approval of trade agreements (a) Options for binding the State. If the U.S. government provides the State of Vermont with the opportunity to consent to or reject binding the State to a trade agreement or to a provision within a trade agreement, then the Governor may bind the State or give consent to […]
