How to Search Codes and Ordinances (Start Here)
This page links to searchable databases of laws, regulations, and municipal codes at the federal, state, and local level.
What this page covers: Federal regulations (CFR, Federal Register), state statute databases, and municipal code search tools. What it does not cover: Court case law or pending legislation.
Where to start: For federal regulations, start with eCFR.gov. For state statutes, go to the state legislature website. For city and county ordinances, use Municode or American Legal Publishing.
Code of the United States
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Search the U.S. House of Representatives database of United States Code by keyword, title, section, appendix, subtitle, division, chapter, part.
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Federal Regulations | Regulations.gov
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United States Federal Regulations that are open for comment and published in the Federal Register.
Legislation in Congress
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U.S. Library of Congress database of Bills and Legislation in the Congress.
Municipal Codes | ConwayGreene
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ConwayGreene Co. Municipal Codes, serving primarily Ohio and West Virginia.
Municipal Codes | University of Tennessee
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The University of Tennessee Institute for public service offers this online service of Tennessee municipal codes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find city ordinances? ▼
Most city and county codes are published online through Municode (municode.com) or American Legal Publishing (amlegal.com).
What is the difference between a statute and a regulation? ▼
A statute is a law passed by a legislature. A regulation is a rule created by an executive agency to implement a statute.
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