[blml] "not have the force of law"

[Jerry Fusselman]

> 5. Mr. Kooijman recorded that the subcommittee had an intention of
> preparing an appendix of guidance on and illustrations of some of the
> more interesting matters in the 2007 Code. This would not have the
> force of law but would be helpful, it was believed, to Directors
> confronted by problematic situations.

Would someone please explain precisely what is meant by "not have the
force of law" in this context?

Related to this, do code-of-practice pronounces have the force of law?

Jerry Fusselman