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==Definition==

Command and Control (CAC) [[Regulation]] can be defined as “the direct regulation of an industry or activity by [[legislation]] that states what is permitted and what is illegal”.<ref name=mcmanus>McManus, P. (2009) Environmental Regulation. Australia: Elsevier Ltd.</ref> This approach differs from other regulatory techniques, e.g. the use of [[economic incentivesincentive]]s, which frequently includes the use of taxes and subsidies as incentives for compliance.<ref name="Baldwin">Baldwin, R., Cave, M., Lodge, M. (2011) Understanding Regulation: Theory, Strategy and Practice. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press</ref>

The ‘command’ is the presentation of quality standards/targets by a government authority that must be complied with. The ‘control’ part signifies the negative sanctions that may result from non-compliance e.g. prosecution.<ref name="Baldwin"/><ref name="abbot">Abbot, C. (2009) The Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions ACT 2008. ''Environmental Law Review 38''</ref>