Changes in 2014

If you're a Netflix-loving, drone-fearing marijuana enthusiast teenager who loves incandescent light bulbs, heads up: Your life is going to change pretty drastically come Wednesday.

New laws are going into effect in cities and states across the U.S. with the coming new year, altering the way civilians, businesses and, in some cases, entire industries operate on a day-to-day basis. And legislation isn't the only thing making changes, either — companies like Netflix are using the upcoming calendar year as a jumping-off point to tweak their offerings.

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In the above gallery, we've collected some of the most monumental changes you can expect — depending where you call home — when the ball drops.

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