määräyssäännökset
The term määräyssäännökset refers to a category of legal instruments used primarily in Finnish administrative law. These are decrees or regulations issued by a public authority—most often ministry officials or government agencies—to give detailed, practical implementation of laws passed by the Parliament. The legislative act establishes the broad framework, while the määräyssäännökset provide the operational details, technical requirements, and procedural norms that individuals and businesses must follow.
Määräyssäännökset are grounded in the principle of the rule of law and are subject to several constitutional
Historically, määräyssäännökset evolved from the early 20th century as a means for efficient governance. Contemporary examples