Decree No. 512 of 1983 relative to the protection of Oxytropis deflexa ssp. norvegica and Braya purpurascens - Delegation of Authority. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1983 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Institution Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree declares Oxytropis deflexa ssp. norvegica and Braya purpurascens to be a protected plants in the whole of Norway. It shall be prohibited to collect, damage or cut these plant. The aim is to protect essential European flora present in Norway and Svalbard. The Department of the Environment may exempt institutions from the prohibition for purposes of scientific research and other actions that aimed at the protection of the species. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements 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