Regulatory Carve-Out
/ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪtəri ˈkɑrvˌaʊt/
Definitions
- (n.) A provision in a law or regulation excluding certain activities, entities, or transactions from the scope of regulatory requirements.
The statute contained a regulatory carve-out that exempted small businesses from complex reporting obligations.
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- regulatory carve-out
- regulatory carve-outs
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Commentary
Regulatory carve-outs are often used to balance comprehensive regulation with practical exceptions, ensuring certain subjects are not unduly burdened by broad regulatory schemes.
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