Decree No. 2 of 1976 concerning an exemption from the duty to take care for housing for animals. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1976 (2004) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal production Animal welfare Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree exempts the keeping of tame reindeer from the duty to keep animals in premises that meet certain requirements as prescribed by section 4 of Act No. 73 of 1974 concerning the protection of animals. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority may grant other exemptions if prescribed requirements are met. These requirements concern the climatic conditions in relation to a specific animal species. The exemption shall be applied for to the Norwegian Food Safety Authority in accordance with this Decree. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 73 of 1974 relative to animal protection. Legislation | Norway | 1974 (2003) Keyword: Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Animal welfare, Biotechnology, Authorization/permit, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX