interpretive rule
noun
: a rule issued by an administrative agency that only clarifies or explains existing laws or regulations
called also interpretative rule
compare legislative ruleNote: An interpretive rule does not have to meet the requirements set out in the Administrative Procedure Act for notice to the public and opportunity for comment that apply to legislative rules. An interpretive rule does not have the force of law.
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“Interpretive rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/interpretive%20rule. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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