hatályosságát

Hatályosságát the term hatályosság, in Hungarian law, refers to the state or condition of a norm, decision, or other normative act being in force and legally enforceable. It denotes when a rule can be applied by authorities and affect the rights and obligations of individuals and institutions. Hatályosság is a dynamic status: a norm may be in force for a period, become temporarily inapplicable, or cease to have effect altogether.

In practice, the hatályosságát of a legal act is established through its entry into force and, if applicable, through transition provisions. A norm typically becomes effective on a specified date, often set by publication in the official gazette (for example, Magyar Közlöny in Hungary) or on a date defined in the act itself. Some provisions may provide for gradual or conditional entry into force, reflecting transitional arrangements between old and new rules. The precise moment when a norm becomes hatályos is crucial for purposes such as compliance, litigation, and administrative action.

Hatályosságát can end when a norm is repealed, amended in a way that alters its force, or superseded by a newer regulation. Additionally, certain acts may lose applicability due to a change in circumstances or upon the entering into force of conflicting laws, subject to transitional rules. The concept is distinct from, yet related to, erősség (validity) and hatálytalanság (loss of effect).

In legal drafting and interpretation, hatályosságot is a key consideration to determine when rules apply and what current law governs a given situation. Primary sources for confirming hatályosság include the text of the act itself and its publication in the official gazette.