Alammäärused

Alammäärused are a type of legal norm found in some civil law jurisdictions, particularly in Estonia. They are regulations issued by executive bodies, such as ministers or municipal councils, to implement and detail laws passed by the legislative branch. Alammäärused provide the specific rules and procedures necessary for the practical application of broader legislative acts.

These regulations are subordinate to laws and must not contradict them. They typically address matters that require more detailed explanation than can be included in a primary law. For instance, a law might establish a general principle, and an alammäärus would then outline the exact steps for compliance, the forms to be used, or the criteria for certain decisions.

The process of creating and enforcing alammäärused is usually governed by administrative law. They are often subject to public consultation before being adopted, and they are published in official gazettes to ensure transparency and accessibility. Judicial review is available to challenge alammäärused if they are deemed unlawful or exceeding the authority granted by the parent law. In essence, alammäärused serve as a crucial bridge between abstract legislative principles and concrete governmental action.