voimassaolevia

Voimassaolevia is a Finnish term that translates to "in force," "effective," or "valid" in English. It is commonly used in legal and administrative contexts to indicate that a particular law, regulation, decree, or provision is currently active and applicable. When a piece of legislation or a rule is described as voimassaoleva, it means that it has been officially enacted and has not been repealed, amended out of existence, or otherwise invalidated.

The concept of voimassaolevia is crucial for understanding the current legal framework of Finland. It helps distinguish between laws that are actively governing behavior and those that are historical or have been superseded. For instance, a court examining a case would refer to the voimassaolevia laws relevant to the situation to make its judgment. Similarly, citizens and businesses need to be aware of the voimassaolevia regulations that affect their daily lives and operations.

The status of a legal text as voimassaoleva can change. Laws are typically enacted through parliamentary procedures and come into effect on a specified date. They can remain voimassaoleva until a new law replaces them, a specific condition for their expiry is met, or they are formally repealed by the relevant legislative body. Official gazettes and legal databases are common sources for verifying whether a particular provision is currently voimassaoleva.