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Regulation No. 903 on the protection of the natural reserve of Bjørnøya in Svalbard.

Country
Norway
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
The purpose of the Regulation is to preserve a virtually untouched island - Bjørnøya Natural Reserve - formed by an ecosystem, unique geology, wild flora and fauna , which land is delimited by the territorial waters to 12 nautical miles. In the period from 1 April to 31 August it is forbidden to fly closer than 1 nautical mile from known concentrations of birds and mammals in the area, as well as to cause severe noise.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/nor123056.pdf
Web site
http://www.lovdata.no
Date of text
Entry into force notes
Immediate entry into force.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
FOR 2002-08-16 nr 903: Forskrift om fredning av Bjørnøya naturreservat på Svalbard.
Amended by
Regulation No. 284 amending various Regulations as a result of the creation of the Environment Directorate.