Administrative law is the body of law that governs the activities of administrative agencies of government. Government agency action can include rulemaking, adjudication, or enforcing a specific regulatory agenda. As such, administrative law is considered a branch of public law.
As administrative law affects our everyday lives, it is important to know how these agencies can impact us. For example, many regulatory agencies have the power to impose fines or other penalties on individuals or businesses that violate the rules and regulations that they are responsible for enforcing. In some cases, these agencies also have the authority to issue licenses or permits required for certain activities.