Field preemption occurs when federal law occupies an entire regulatory field, leaving no room for state law to operate within that area. This doctrine establishes that if Congress intends to fully occupy a particular area of law, any state laws in that field are rendered invalid, even if the state laws do not directly conflict with federal regulations. The rationale is to ensure uniformity and consistency in regulation across the nation.
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