(1) Substantive jurisdiction lies with
1. the administrative authority designated by statute,
2. in the absence of such designation
a) the highest substantively competent Land authority, or
b) the substantively competent Federal Ministry insofar as the law is implemented by Federal authorities.
(2) The Land government may, by means of a statutory instrument, delegate jurisdiction in accordance with subsection (1) number 2a to another authority or agency. The Land government may delegate the authorisation to the highest Land authority.
(3) The Federal Ministry competent in accordance with subsection (1) number 2b may delegate its jurisdiction to another authority or agency by means of a statutory instrument that does not require the approval of the Bundesrat.