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Law and Legal Shortcuts Research Guide: Regulations

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What are regulations?

Regulations, often referred to as administrative law, are rules and procedures implemented by government agencies.  They are written to provide guidance and enforcement of statutes. Regulations exist at the federal, state, and local levels of government. 

Federal Regulations

The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the official publication of government agency regulations and rules. The CFR is divided into 50 subjects and is updated annually on a staggered cycle. To view changes to regulations between updates, use the Federal Register which is a daily publication listing proposed and finalize regulations.  The List of Sections Affected (LSA) is a resource to help you locate with sections of the CFR have been affected and directs you to the newest regulation located in the Federal Register.