6.11 Public Authority or Government Authorization Defense is a type of legal defense that may be used in criminal cases. It is based on the principle that an act that is authorized by a valid law or governmental order is not a criminal act. This defense is often used in cases where a person is accused of violating a law but can show that they were acting on the authority of a government agency or department. Types of 6.11 Public Authority or Government Authorization Defense include: • Statutory Authority Defense: This defense is used when a person can demonstrate that they were acting in accordance with a valid law or statute. • Executive Order Defense: This defense is used when a person can demonstrate that they were acting in accordance with an executive order issued by a government agency or department. • Regulatory Authority Defense: This defense is used when a person can demonstrate that they were acting in accordance with a valid regulation issued by a government agency or department. • Government Contract Defense: This defense is used when a person can demonstrate that they were acting in accordance with the terms of a contract that was approved by a government agency or department.