Regulatory Offense
/ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪtəri əˈfɛns/
Definitions
- (n.) A violation of rules or statutes established by governmental regulatory agencies, typically subject to administrative penalties rather than criminal prosecution.
The company was fined for a regulatory offense due to environmental violations.
- (n.) An act or omission that contravenes regulatory requirements, often punishable by fines, sanctions, or corrective measures instead of imprisonment.
Failure to comply with safety standards can result in a regulatory offense.
Forms
- regulatory offense
- regulatory offenses
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Commentary
Regulatory offenses often differ from criminal offenses by typically lacking a mens rea requirement and focusing on public welfare; clarity in drafting should distinguish these from criminal liabilities.
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