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KKO 2490/2006 AI generated

Supreme Court dismissed fine due to lack of legal basis for administrative penalty.

Case Number KKO 2490/2006
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed
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Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court of Finland dismissed the administrative fine imposed on the defendant. The court found that the lower authority lacked a specific legal provision authorizing the penalty. Consequently, the fine was voided because an administrative sanction requires a clear statutory basis.

Legislator headnote

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Administrative Penalty Act; Administrative Procedure Act: An administrative fine is invalid if the imposing authority lacks a specific statutory provision authorizing such a penalty.

Keywords

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administrative penalty legal basis void administrative act Supreme Court statutory authority

Cited Legislation

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Administrative Penalty Act
Administrative Procedure Act

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