There is a child in my house who would like to know when they are allowed to not be in a booster seat anymore. I informed them that the NC law, which I researched, is very clear: at 8 years and 80 pounds. They usually emphasize the "and".
Of course, as I reflected on it, it seemed clear this was wrong in some way, since not all 8 year olds are going to clear 80 pounds, or even be close. So I did additional, more detailed research, and discovered further explanatory language to this effect: "a child must be 8 years of age and weigh 80 pounds. If either condition is met, a booster seat is no longer required".
Where I come from (Michigan), the term we use to describe when only one condition need obtain is "or", not "and". But I guess they do things a little differently down here...
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