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Regulations relating to foreign marine scientific research in Norway s internal waters, territorial sea and economic zone and on the continental shelf.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source


Abstract
The purpose of these Regulations is to promote the development and conduct of marine scientific research in accordance with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, in order to increase scientific knowledge of the marine environment and the processes occurring there, and to ensure that such research is carried out in accordance with the legislation in force at any time on activities in Norway s internal waters, territorial sea and economic zone and on the continental shelf. The provisions of these Regulations apply to foreign marine scientific studies in Norway s internal waters, territorial sea and economic zone and on the continental shelf. Foreign marine scientific research in Norway s internal waters, territorial sea and economic zone and on the continental shelf shall not be carried out without the consent of the Directorate of Fisheries. This Decree sets out the application procedure and conditions at which consent may be granted. Rules for conducting marine research are prescribed.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No