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‎A: Well, the city is thinking of obliging all dog and cat owners to have their pets neutered or spayed. Owners would be able to opt out by paying for permits costing up to $200 a year.
B: I heard that similar *ordinances in other US cities proved to be effective in steeply reducing the numbers of stray animals.

Is it okay to replace "ordinances" with "laws" in this case? If not, what's the difference between them?

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‎A: Well, the city is thinking of obliging all dog and cat owners to have their pets neutered or spayed. Owners would be able to opt out by paying for permits costing up to $200 a year. 
B: I heard that similar *ordinances in other US cities proved to be effective in steeply reducing the numbers of stray animals.

Is it okay to replace "ordinances" with "laws" in this case? If not, what's the difference between them?
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