Decree No. 279 of 2004 relative to the establishment and expansion of aquaculture installations and the registration of ornamental dams. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2004 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Aquaculture Mariculture Fish disease Inspection Authorization/permit Animal health Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Enters into force immediately. Abstract The basic scope is to protect the health of animals. Article 2 defines the geographical sphere of application of the Decree. The Decree contains rules relative to the authorization of establishment or enlargement of inland and marine aquaculture installations as defined in article 3. Article 4 sets out requirements for the registration of dams. Article 5 defines the criteria for the establishment or enlargement of an aquaculture installation. The criteria mainly concern the potential danger of spreading of infectious diseases and relative density or other characteristics of the installation. Control shall be carried out by the Food Control Office. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Repealed by Decree No. 823 of 2008 relative the establishment and expansion of aquaculture installations, zoo boutiques and similar. Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2018) Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Molluscs, Crustaceans, Cartilaginous fishes, Animal health, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX