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Act on amendment of the Nature Conservation Act and the Environment Act (No. 56 of 2012).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Legislation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Farming Wild fauna Hygiene/sanitary procedures Birds Dangerous animal/harmful animal
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Upon decision of HRM the King.
Abstract

The Act amends article 17 of Act No. 100 with regard to Wildlife - which necessary euthanization is applied to eliminate an immediate and significant risk of personal injury when killing wildlife under direct attacks on livestock, reindeer, pigs, dogs and poultry. The Act repeals article 5 of Act No. 16 with regard to general harvesting right.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. 100 on the management of biodiversity (Nature Diversity Act).

Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Pollution control, Biological control agents, Ecological production/organic production, Ecosystem preservation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Precautionary principle, Inland fisheries, Diadromous fish, Aquatic animals, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Plant variety, Intellectual property rights/patents, Marine protected areas, Sustainable development, Institution, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Management/conservation, Genetic resources, Cultural heritage, Protection of species, Alien species, Sustainable use, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Indigenous peoples, National parks, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX