This is very prevalent in the US with regards to building codes especially. The laws themselves are technically not locked behind lock and key, but they directl

This is very prevalent in the US with regards to building codes especially. The laws themselves are technically not locked behind lock and key, but they directly reference them. This shouldn’t be allowed, for which I agree that if they (a government organization) wishes to use one of these proprietary standards, they should license the parts they use. It’s unconscionable that we have laws that must be followed (or face repercussions) that are locked behind a paywall. Any tax payer should have free and open access to any law they are subject to or it simply shouldn’t be a law.