Act No. 12 of 1963 relating to scientific research and exploration for and exploitation of submarine natural resources other than petroleum resources. Country/Territory Norway Document type Legislation Date 1963 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Research Foreign fishing Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Act regulates the exploration and other research of the seabed and subsoil of the territorial waters and continental shelf of Norway. A definition of continental shelf is given in section 1. Section 2 proclaims that the right of exploration belongs to the State. The Government may grant authorization to explore and exploit submarine areas appertaining to Norway and may be subject the authorization to conditions it deems fit. Authorization for the winning of sand and similar may be delegated to counties. (5 sections) Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implemented by Regulations relating to foreign marine scientific research in Norway’s internal waters, territorial sea and economic zone and on the continental shelf. Legislation | Norway | 2001 Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine fisheries, Exploration, Foreign fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Research, Maritime zone, Continental shelf Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 1517 on exploitation of undersea reservoirs on the continental shelf for storing CO2and transport thereof. Legislation | Norway | 2014 Keyword: Emissions, Continental shelf, Oil pollution, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Climate change, Maritime zone, Exploration Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Marine Living Resources Act. Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2017) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Landing, Offences/penalties, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act No. 89 on Norway's continental shelf. Legislation | Norway | 2021 Keyword: Continental shelf, Sovereignty, Maritime zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX