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Act No. 7 of 1994 on insurance and compensation for damages caused by natural events (Nature Damage Act).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Forest fires Special fund Agricultural development Plant production
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Act consists of 26 articles, divided into 4 Chapters: The Norwegian National Fund for Natural Damage Assistance (I); Compensation for Natural Damage (II); Measures to Prevent Natural Damage (III); Entry into Force. Amendments to Other Acts (IV).

Full text
English/Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 515 of 1995 concerning assessment and compensation of damages caused by natural catastrophes.

Legislation | Norway | 1995 (2004)

Keyword: Forest fires, Special fund, Agricultural development, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Nature Hazards Compensation Act (No. 59 of 2014).

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Hazards, Resource/damage valuation, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX