Legal Definitions - administrative agency

An administrative agency is a government organization that is given the authority to create and enforce rules and regulations related to specific areas of law. These agencies are responsible for implementing legislative directives by developing more precise and technical rules than what is possible in a legislative setting. They also have law enforcement responsibilities.

• The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an administrative agency responsible for enforcing laws related to environmental protection.
• The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an administrative agency responsible for regulating communication by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.
• The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an administrative agency responsible for ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for employees.

These examples illustrate how administrative agencies are responsible for enforcing laws and regulations related to specific areas of law. They have the authority to create rules and regulations that are more precise and technical than what is possible in a legislative setting, and they are responsible for enforcing these rules and regulations through law enforcement activities.