Act No. 12 on various grazing issues [the grazing act].
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
This Act regulates the keeping of livestock and grazing. It contains the following Chapters: 1. (Repealed); 2. Responsibility for livestock; 3. Grazing regulations; 4. Various provisions. The Act states that owners and keepers of livestock shall be responsible for damages caused by animal trespassing. Further, municipalities shall try to strive to protect grazing land if necessary and encourage cooperation between landowners and grazing right holders. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food may restrict or prohibit grazing in certain forest lands.
Attached files
Web site
Entry into force notes
1 January 1962.
Notes
Consolidated version as last amended by Act No. 34 of 7 July 2021.
Repealed
No
Publication reference
ISBN 82-504-1149-8.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Lov om ymse beitespørsmål [beitelova].