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The state may very well choose to modify MGL to bring it in compliance with the law, however, it is not uncommon for laws that are ruled unconstitutional to remain on the books, but unenforceable.

A great example is the San Francisco handgun ban. This was ruled illegal by the courts and therefore not enforce, however, the city of SF chose to leave the laws on this book (and I believe the law remains on the books to this day). There is only great motivation to remove an overturned law when it proves embarrassing.

[QUOTE="Rob Boudrie, post: 2313919, member: 137"] The state may very well choose to modify MGL to bring it in compliance with the law, however, it is not uncommon for laws that are ruled unconstitutional to remain on the books, but unenforceable. A great example is the San Francisco handgun ban. This was ruled illegal by the courts and therefore not enforce, however, the city of SF chose to leave the laws on this book (and I believe the law remains on the books to this day). There is only great motivation to remove an overturned law when it proves embarrassing. [/QUOTE]

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