rakendussäte
Rakendussäte is an Estonian term that translates to "application ordinance" or "implementing regulation." It refers to a legal act that is issued by a government body, typically a ministry or a specific agency, to provide detailed rules and procedures for the implementation of a higher-level law or statute. In essence, a rakendussäte elaborates on the general provisions found in a law, making it practical and actionable.
These ordinances are subordinate to laws passed by the Riigikogu (the Estonian Parliament). Their purpose is
Rakendussätted are crucial for the functioning of the legal system as they ensure consistency and predictability