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Regulation No. 597 prohibiting the introduction, sale and keeping of exotic animals.

Country
Norway
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
The purpose of the present Regulation is to contribute to good welfare for exotic animals. It prohibits the import, sale, and keeping of exotic mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Exotic animals are considered to be animal species that do not live in the wild in Norway, and which are not traditionally used for animal production, sports or as domestic animals in Norway. The Annex contains a list of animal species that are exempted from this prohibition (snakes, lizards and turtles).
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/nor210662.pdf
Web site
http://www.lovdata.no
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Forskrift om forbud mot å innføre, omsette og holde eksotiske dyr.
Repeals
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.