Regulation No. 716 on alien organisms. Country/Territory Norway Territorial subdivision Jan Mayen Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Biological control agents Freshwater pollution Hazardous substances Biodiversity Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 1 January 2016. Abstract The purpose of this Regulation is to prevent the import, stocking and spread of alien organisms that have, or may have, adverse effects on biodiversity. It applies to the Norwegian land territory (including waterways) in the Norwegian territorial waters and on Jan Mayen. Organisms which may be imported, provided permit, include these listed in Appendix II - provided that the conditions set out in the Appendix are complied with. Plants. Freshwater organisms living at temperatures above 5 degrees C (for ornamental purposes). Marine plants, invertebrates and fish exclusively held in closed containers on land. Micro-organisms. Biological pesticides which have been granted import permission. And mushrooms and algae for human consumption. 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 Wildlife Act (No. 38 of 1981). Legislation | Norway | 1981 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Inspection, Institution, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX