Steve, a citizen of New York, wants to obtain a business license in Illinois. The Illinois legislature passed a law requiring nonresidents to pay a $1,500 fee to apply for business licenses in the state of Illinois. Illinois residents pay nothing for a business license. This discrepancy in the fees between the residents of Illinois and other states may violate:

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Hazel Delgado

3 September, 21:33

Steve, a citizen of New York, wants to obtain a business license in Illinois. The Illinois legislature passed a law requiring nonresidents to pay a $1,500 fee to apply for business licenses in the state of Illinois. Illinois residents pay nothing for a business license. This discrepancy in the fees between the residents of Illinois and other states may violate:

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Janelle Zamora · Answer 1

the privileges and immunities clause

Explanation:

Privileges and Immunities Clause is the clause 1 in the Section 2, Article IV, of the U. S. Constitution which prevents the state from treating or acting towards the citizens of the other states on the basics of any discrimination.

Given that the extra amount of $1500 is to be paid in order to get business licence for a New York resident in Illinois. This discrimination on the basics from where the person has come from violates the privileges and immunities clause.