Ethical code: Difference between revisions

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Some '''codes of ethics''' have the force of law; these are often promulgated by the (quasi-)governmental agency responsible for licensing a profession. Violations of these codes may be subject to administrative (e.g., loss of license), civil or penal remedies. Other codes can be enforced by the promulgating organization alone; violations of these codes is usually limited to loss of membership in the organization. Other codes are mearlymerely advisory and there are no prescribed remedies for violations or even procedures for determining whether a violation even occurred.