Temporary Act on regulatory powers to deal with the consequences of the Covid-19 outbreak, etc. (Corona Act)
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act authorizes the adoption of sound, effective, and proportionate measures to mitigate the disruption of key social functions due to the Covid-19 outbreak, and to mitigate adverse impacts on the population, businesses, public sector, or society at large. This Act does not apply if such purposes can be met through normal law-making in Congress. The Regulations adopted in accordance with this Act cannot infringe constitutional guarantees. Restriction of rights can only be done to the extent that they are compatible with the Constitution, the Human Rights Act and Norway's international law obligations.
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 27 March 2020 and is valid until 27 May 2020
Repealed
Yes
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Midlertidig lov om forskriftshjemmel for å avhjelpe konsekvenser av utbrudd av Covid-19 mv. (koronaloven)