08/28/2026
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Welcome to The Regulatory Roost!
Legislation and government processes can be difficult to follow. The Regulatory Roost is a new AFA educational series that breaks down the terms, procedures, and policies that can affect birds, aviculturists, and the future of aviculture.
Today, we’re explaining the difference between a LAW and a REGULATION:
A LAW, or statute, is created by an elected legislative body and establishes broad policies, rights, requirements, or prohibitions.
A REGULATION, or rule, is created by a government agency to explain how a law will be implemented and enforced.
Thank you to Legislative Vice President Jodie Olmos for submitting the first topic for The Regulatory Roost!
Want to learn more about the legislative process and how you can help protect the future of aviculture? Explore the AFA Legislative Handbook:
🔗 https://afabirds.org/legislation
Follow along as we continue making legislative and regulatory information easier to understand one topic at a time.