EstoniaRiiklik korraldus 8 · Foundations of the state

The law itself does not say when it enters into force. When does the law enter into force then?

In the exam (Estonian)

Seaduses endas ei ole kirjas, millal see jõustub. Millal seadus siis jõustub?

  1. aone month after the President of the Republic has signed itühe kuu möödumisel Vabariigi Presidendi allkirjast
  2. bon the tenth day after its publication in the State Gazettekümnendal päeval pärast Riigi Teatajas avaldamistCorrect answer
  3. cimmediately after the Riigikogu has passed itkohe pärast seda, kui Riigikogu on selle vastu võtnud

Why?

According to PS § 108, a law enters into force on the tenth day after its publication in the State Gazette (Riigi Teataja), unless the law itself sets a different date.

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