Agency Regulation

/ˈeɪdʒənsi ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A rule or directive issued by a governmental agency to implement or interpret statutes.
    The agency regulation requires companies to report emissions quarterly.

Forms

  • agency regulation
  • agency regulations

Commentary

Agency regulations must be consistent with statutory authority and are subject to judicial review for reasonableness and adherence to procedural requirements.

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