Regulations are made by the executive branch of government. In the case of the United States the President has the duty to carry out the laws passed by Congress. In the States the executive function can be carried out by the Governor's office or a Manager.
All regulations made by the executive branch must serve the purposes of the law that is being implimented or enforced. Regulations are not laws and the executive office can not make laws on it's own.
Regulations are given deference in the courts. If there is a dispute about the meaning or effect of a regulation most courts will lean towards the decisions of the executive agency assigned to enforce the regulation. It can be very important to understand what regulations apply to what lands and in which way.
Searching by the subject of interest, agency or activity are a good way to find a particular regulation.
It is up to the individual to understand his rights and
responsibilities under the law. We here at Land Matters are commited to providing the resources you need to learn just what those rights and responsibilities are.
Structure
The following structure is based on the realities of government structure in the United States. This structure may change over time as the different systems of law used in other countries are incorporated into the library.
The "separation of powers" implicit in the government structure means that each "branch" of government has it's place in the use and implementation of law.
We have broken down the law portion of the library to the Legislative, Executive and Judicial functions and added in some Law Resources tools to make it all easier to use and understand.
Laws are the acts of a seated legislature such as Congress or a State Legislature. Only elected representative can make law in the United States.
Courts Decisions are related to the lawfulness or meaning of legislative acts (laws). Court decisions do not make laws.
Regulations are the implementation or enforcement rules to be followed when the Executive branch carries out the laws passed by the Legislative branch. Only those laws that have been enacted by the legislature can be enforced. The Executive can not make laws.
Law Resources are tools to help you learn more about the subject of land law.
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