enact

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Still, in 1965, as agriculture of all kinds was being crowded out by subdivisions, California enacted the Williamson Act to give tax breaks to landowners who kept their property dedicated to agriculture.

From Los Angeles Times

Rather than let the matter drop or call the police, he decides to attempt to write, by enacting, the rest of the story himself, taking the leading role, or roles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Victims of last year’s wildfires in Los Angeles County who were unable to get mortgage relief under a state law enacted last year would get another chance with a stronger bill introduced Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

Until participating countries enact this new agreement into their domestic laws, U.S. companies risk double taxation on their global income under both U.S. and Pillar 2 tax rules.

From The Wall Street Journal

The industry-wide shift comes as half of US states have enacted or introduced legislation involving age-related social media regulation, though courts have blocked many of the restrictions on free speech grounds.

From Barron's