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BGBl

Abbreviation for Bundesgesetzblatt

In short and in plain language

The BGBl is the official paper for German federal laws.

Germany publishes its federal laws and rules in it.

A reference to it shows where the text of a rule can be found. Sources name it so that you can check what is said.

Definition
The BGBl is the German Federal Law Gazette, in which federal laws and ordinances are officially published. A reference to it shows where the text of a provision can be found. Source citations name it so that statements can be checked.

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