administrative law
noun
: law dealing with the establishment, duties, and powers of and available remedies against authorized agencies in the executive branch of the government
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The agency has limited ability to cite license holders, no authority to cite the general public, and cannot revoke licenses without a hearing before an administrative law judge.
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Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
For instance, the California Air Resources Board may rely on administrative law judges in lieu of civil court proceedings to impose fines totalling up to $100,000, or $300,000 for some fuel violations.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
For instance, the California Air Resources Board may rely on administrative law judges in lieu of civil court proceedings to impose fines totalling up to $100,000, or $300,000 for some fuel violations.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
In 2024, the board agreed to hand the case off to an administrative law judge.
—Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
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Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
For instance, the California Air Resources Board may rely on administrative law judges in lieu of civil court proceedings to impose fines totalling up to $100,000, or $300,000 for some fuel violations.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
For instance, the California Air Resources Board may rely on administrative law judges in lieu of civil court proceedings to impose fines totalling up to $100,000, or $300,000 for some fuel violations.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
In 2024, the board agreed to hand the case off to an administrative law judge.
—Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for administrative law
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“Administrative law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/administrative%20law. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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