What is an administrative rule?

An administrative rule is a regulation made by a state or federal government agency to help interpret, implement, and enforce a law. In Georgia, administrative rules are adopted by the agency responsible for overseeing a particular area of the law. This could be a department, board, council, or other governmental entity. Administrative rules contain detailed instructions on how a law should be enforced and interpreted. For example, if a state law says that businesses must have a "certificate of registration" to operate, the administrative rules may explain who can issue the certificate, what criteria must be met to receive it, and how it should be renewed. In Georgia, administrative rules must be approved by the Governor and General Assembly, or the local governmental body that created the agency. After approval, the rules become officially binding on the agency and those subject to its jurisdiction. Administrative rules may be challenged in court if found to be unlawful, arbitrary, or an abuse of discretion.

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