Decree No. 3 of 1976 relative to the prohibition to import, place on the market, keep as livestock or pet, in captivity or in any other manner non-domestic (exotic) animals.
Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Abstract
This Decree prohibits the importation, sale, donation or keeping of exotic mammals and reptiles. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority shall prescribe the list of animals to which this Decree shall apply. Exempted from the prohibition are those animals that have obtained a transit permission in accordance with section 15 of the Animal Protection Act. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority may also grant specific exemptions from the prohibitions but shall specify conditions attached to the exemption. Measures of enforcement and penalties are prescribed.
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Date of consolidation/reprint
Notes
Consolidated version of Decree No. 3 of 1976 as amended last by Decree No. 29 of 2004.
Repealed
Yes
Source language
English
Legislation status
repealed
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Forskrifter om forbud mot at fremmedartede (eksotiske) dyr innføres, omsettes eller holdes som husdyr, selskapsdyr eller i fangenskap på annen måte.