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Yes there is quite a difference. In 1989 when this law was passed, it required record-keeping of all calls by the employees and the employer. It wasn't enforced because of this cumbersome requirement, and went 20 years without being addressed. So, no loophole technical or otherwise, it was simply forgotten and never enforced.This wasn't a loophole, it was simply an un-enforceable law. There's a difference.
While I understand the difference from a technical perspective, in practice is there really a difference?
A loophole is a legal out that goes around the law, isn't against the law but violates the spirit and intent of the law.
I understand what you're saying, but the use of the term "loophole" is highly inaccurate here. It incorrectly lumps it in with major problems we have with enforceable laws that are enforced. Unless of course, there's a loophole!
You illegal alien example doesn't fit. There's no loophole in that law, it's simply not enforced like it should be. Just like this cellphone tax law.
Problem is now, folks like Mountain Man will still be taxed for that company cellphone whether he uses it for personal or not.
i'll give mine back. fuck it, it's certainly not a benefit to be on call 24/7 and i've got my own anyway.