enabling statute

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concept

An enabling statute is a law passed by a legislature that grants authority to a government agency or entity to carry out specific functions, make regulations, or implement policies within defined limits.

All labels observed (7)

Label Occurrences
statutory power 2
court-organizing statute 1
enabling legislation 1

Instances (8)

Instance Via concept surface
New York City Criminal Court Act court-organizing statute
Reorganization Act of 1977 reorganization authority statute
State Bar Act of 1927 state bar enabling act
Burns-Porter Act
California State Lottery Act of 1984 state lottery enabling statute
Central Government to close or regulate any industry statutory power
Central Government to stop or regulate supply of electricity or water to industries
surface form: Central Government power to stop or regulate supply of electricity or water to industries
statutory power
Roosevelt Campobello International Park Act (United States)
surface form: Roosevelt Campobello International Park Act
enabling legislation