Regulation
Regulation

Author: Jerry Brito

Publisher: Mercatus Center at George Mason University

Published: 2012-08-13

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 0983607737

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Federal regulations affect nearly every area of our lives and interest in them is increasing. However, many people have no idea how regulations are developed or how they have an impact on our lives. Regulation: A Primer by Susan Dudley and Jerry Brito provides an accessible overview of regulatory theory, analysis, and practice. The Primer examines the constitutional underpinnings of federal regulation and discusses who writes and enforces regulation and how they do it. Published by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, it also provides insights into the different varieties of regulation and how to analyze whether a regulatory proposal makes citizens better or worse off. Each chapter discusses key aspects of regulation and provides further readings for those interested in exploring these topics in more detail.

Guide to Public Participation in the Regulatory Process
Guide to Public Participation in the Regulatory Process

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Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13:

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In California, laws are enacted by the Legislature and are called “statutes”. Often times, the Legislature enacts statutes that allow or require a state agency in the Executive Branch to adopt “regulations”. A “regulation” is a policy or procedure affecting the public or any segment of the public that implements, interprets, or makes specific a statute the state agency enforces or administers. Unless expressly exempted, state agencies must follow the procedures and requirements set forth in the California Administrative Procedure Act (Government Code § 11340 et seq.) (APA) and rules adopted by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). Once properly adopted, regulations have the force of law and therefore can directly affect the legal rights and duties of members of the public. The APA is designed to provide the public with a meaningful opportunity to participate in the adoption of regulations by California state agencies and to ensure the creation of an adequate record for OAL and judicial review. -- from Introduction.