Iceland · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Iceland, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Constitution
- The 1944 constitution as amended.
- EEA law
- Single-market rules incorporated through the EEA Agreement.
- Acts of the Althingi
- Primary legislation.
- Regulations
- Issued by ministers under statutory authority.
The legislative process
Bills pass three readings in the Althingi and are signed into law; if the President withholds signature the act still takes effect but must be put to a referendum.
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