Decree relative to the transportation of animals (No. 201 of 1999). Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Animal health Transport/storage Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Enters into force on 15 February, 1999. Abstract The text consists of 40 sections, divided into 8 Chapters: Scope, application sphere and definitions (I); General provisions regarding the transportation of animals (II); Special provisions regarding the transporter, etc. (III); Requirements regarding the transport vehicles (IV); Requirements regarding the timing of transport (V); Special provisions regarding the transportation of single species (VI); Requirements regarding the stops during transportation (VII); Final provisions (VIII). The Decree applies to all living animals except aquatic organisms. It implements in Norway various EC Council Directives pursuant to the EAA Agreement. Section 9 contains rules regarding feeding of animals during transport. Section 10 prohibits the transportation of animals in certain conditions, whereas section 11 prohibits transportation using certain transportation methods. Transporters shall be registered with the State Animal Protection Agency or the county veterinarian (sect. 12). Other sections of Chapter II concern gathering and communication, responsibility for supervision, of information, and training. (Completed by 2 Schedules: room for single animals (I); Requirements regarding stops during transportation (II)) Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 4 of 1962 relative to measures for combating animal disease. Legislation | Norway | 1962 (2000) Keyword: Basic legislation, Pests/diseases, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX 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