Rakendusmäärus

Rakendusmäärus is a term used in Estonian legal terminology that translates roughly to "implementing regulation" or "executive regulation." It refers to a type of legal act issued by a government body, typically a ministry or other executive authority, to specify how a law passed by the parliament (Riigikogu) should be applied in practice. Laws often provide the general framework and principles, while rakendusmäärused detail the specific rules, procedures, and technical requirements needed to enforce those laws. These regulations are subordinate to laws and must be consistent with them. They serve to fill in the practical details and operational aspects that the legislature may not have addressed directly, ensuring that the intent of the law can be effectively realized. The process of creating a rakendusmäärus usually involves public consultation and must be published to be legally binding.