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Act No. 40 of 2007 on reindeer herding.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Land & soil
Keyword
Expropriation Range Pastoralism Animal production Institution Marking/identification Registration Special fund Grazing
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The scope of this Act is to promote the ecologically-sustainable reindeer husbandry based on Sami culture, traditions and customs. The Act provides for rights and duties of reindeer herders; regulates the relationship with other economic activities having regard to the general interest; regulates the relationship between reindeer herders as far as necessary; and lays the foundation for administration and organization of reindeer husbandry. The Act provides for the establishment of reindeer districts which shall be administered by a district council. There shall also be a reindeer management fund for each district. Other provisions of the Act concern, among other things, marking of reindeer, expropriation for reindeer grazing purposes and the establishment of a Reindeer Council.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Repeals

Act No. 49 of 1978 on reindeer farming.

Legislation | Norway | 1978 (2003)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal production, Institution, Marking/identification, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation No. 1504 on reindeer tags.

Legislation | Norway | 2022

Keyword: Range, Animal production, Marking/identification, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Animal welfare, Grazing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act amending Wildlife Act and Nature Conservation Act etc. (No. 9 of 2014).

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Animal welfare, Ranching/captive breeding, Animal production, Freshwater resources management, Water conservation zone, Potable water, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Game, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Inland waters, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX