Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

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