Administrative Law

Definition: The law governing administrative agencies, including their authority, rulemaking, procedures, and review of decisions.

Example

FREC adopts a rule within its statutory authority, and a licensee uses the administrative hearing process to challenge proposed discipline.

Keep the distinction clear

A rule implements statutory authority; it cannot lawfully override the controlling statute. An agency proceeding also differs from a criminal prosecution.

Related terms

Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) · Formal Hearing · Judicial Review

Keep studying

FREC Course I Syllabus: What to Study for the Sales Associate State Exam

References: Florida Statutes 120.57: administrative hearing procedures · Florida Statutes 455.225: disciplinary proceedings

Pronunciation (US): ad-MIN-uh-stray-tiv LAW (capitals show stress)

Pronunciation reference: Merriam-Webster