Engedélykötelesség
Engedélykötelesség, or license obligation, is a term used in Hungarian administrative law to describe a regulatory regime whereby certain activities may only be performed with prior authorization issued by a competent public authority. The concept rests on the idea that permission must be obtained before undertaking conduct that could affect public safety, health, environment, or regulated markets. The obligation arises from statutes or government decrees that designate specific activities as engedélyköteles, or whose legal carrying is conditional on presenting a valid license, permit, or authorization.
In practice, engedélykötelesség covers areas such as construction and building, environmental protection, professional licensing (e.g., in
The concept is closely related to the broader licensing regime and can be contrasted with permit-free activities.
See also: licensing, permits, administrative law, regulatory compliance.