udgivelsesorgan
Udgivelsesorgan is a term used in Nordic administrative law to describe the public authority or body that is designated to issue and publish official acts, regulations, decisions and notices. The primary function is to ensure that legal acts are publicly accessible and come into force according to a defined timetable. The udgivelsesorgan typically maintains an official publication, such as a government gazette or statutory database, and may be responsible for editing, authorizing and distributing texts to the public and to other authorities. In practice, it often serves as the formal source of law; publication in the designated organ marks the text as legally effective, with the date of publication frequently determining the entry into force.
The exact structure of an udgivelsesorgan varies by jurisdiction. It may be a dedicated unit within a