Landessatzungen
Landessatzungen are legal ordinances or statutes enacted by regional or state governments within a federal system, particularly in German-speaking countries like Germany and Austria. They serve as a form of subordinate legislation, meaning they are enacted under the authority of a higher law, such as a federal or state constitution. Landessatzungen typically deal with matters that are within the purview of the regional government and are not explicitly regulated by federal law.
These ordinances can cover a wide range of topics, including administrative procedures, local public services, environmental
The authority for states to issue Landessatzungen stems from their constitutional powers to legislate on matters