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Decree No. 744 of 1988 prohibiting the importation of animals in Svalbard.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Source

Abstract
This Decree prohibits the introduction in Svalbard of any living mammal or bird except some small specified animals from Finland and Sweden and specified animals for agricultural purposes to keep the stock of such animals at level in specified places. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority may grant exemptions from the prohibitions provided that this exemption does not contravene international obligations of Norway, including obligations deriving from the EEA agreement.
Date of consolidation/reprint
Notes
Consolidated version of Decree No. 744 of 1988 as amended last by Decree No. 72 of 2004.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Forskrift om forbud mot innf rsel av dyr til Svalbard.