Regulatory Statutes
/ˈrɛgjʊlətɔːri ˈstætjuːts/
Definitions
- (n.) Laws enacted by a legislative body to control or govern conduct within specific areas, often overseen by administrative agencies.
Regulatory statutes require companies to comply with environmental standards.
Forms
- regulatory statutes
- regulatory statute
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Commentary
Regulatory statutes often empower administrative agencies to create detailed rules; drafters should distinguish between the statute's framework and its implementing regulations.
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