Public Safety Regulation
/ˈpʌblɪk ˈseɪfti ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal rules and statutory measures aimed at protecting the public from risks and harms, typically enforced by government agencies.
The new public safety regulation mandates stricter building codes to prevent fire hazards.
- (n.) A body of law encompassing policies directed at maintaining order and preventing threats to community well-being.
Public safety regulation underlies many urban policing strategies.
Forms
- public safety regulation
- public safety regulations
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Commentary
Often drafted with specificity to hazard type and enforcement authority; clarity and enforceability are key drafting considerations.
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