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Regulation No. 1417 on agricultural products research fees.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Research Royalties/fees International trade Special fund Cereals/grains/rice Agricultural commodities Crops/grasses Beverages Coffee/cocoa/tea Condiments/herbs/spices Milk/dairy products Fruits/edible nuts Vegetables/legumes Sugar
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Immediate entry into force.
Abstract

This Regulation sets rules on securing financial basis for research on agricultural products used for commercial preparation or manufacture of food and beverages and feed grain destined to livestock. The taxes shall be applied on Norwegian-produced and imported agricultural products, including feed grain, and shall go into a Fund managed by the Ministry, which also holds the responsibility of issuing regulations concerning fee calculation and certain exemption from this Regulation applicable to certain agricultural products. The research fee is equivalent to 0.35% of the tax base, while the imported products shall be applied a 0.25% fee on tax base.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Agricultural Products Research fees Act (No. 74 of 1970).

Legislation | Norway | 1970

Keyword: Royalties/fees, Agricultural commodities, Special fund, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX