The Act makes provision for the expropriation of private land for public purposes. It consists of 59 sections which are divided into 2 Chapters: Appraisal (I); Procedures relative to expropriation (II).Chapter I provides for the appraisal of real property either by judicial decision or by the…

The provisions of this Decree of the Ministry of Environment apply to all activities which comport a change in the natural environment or the landscape including drilling for oil and industrial activities. As a rule, plans for such activities shall be submitted for approval to Department at…

This Decree of the Ministry of Environment implements in Norway EC Council Directive 83/189 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations, as amended. The scope is to prevent damage caused by accidental or intentional release of…

This Act is divided into 8 Parts as follows: General (I); Possession and land register (II); Ownership (III); Servitudes (IV); Real encumbrances (V); Building leases (VI); Right of pre-emption (VII); Right of security (VIII); Implementation of Act (IX).This Law provides for real rights, their…

The Act regulates the alienation of land or other real property through voluntary sale, exchange or donation. It is divided into 8 Chapters: General provisions (I); Preparation and carrying out of alienation (II); Condition of the real property and ownership (III); Claims of the buyer in case of…

The text of this Decree of the Department of Agriculture consists of 24 sections divided into 4 Chapters: General introductory provisions (I); Implementation and maintenance (II); Ecological cultivation and ecological cleaning measures (III); Final provisions (IV). The aim of granting incentives…

The scope of the present Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture is to provide a clear picture of all land suitable for cultivation but presently not in use. Such land shall be under consideration for measures to be taken pursuant to section 8 of the Land Use Act of 1995. Municipalities shall be…

Permits shall be obtained in accordance with a procedural scheme adopted by the Ministry of Agriculture. However acquisition of land for certain (agricultural) purposes is exempted from such requirement. If such is the case the acquirer shall submit a self declaration drawn up in accordance with…

Permits shall be obtained in accordance with a procedural scheme adopted by the Ministry of Agriculture. Acquisition of land or establishing of a right on land for certain purposes, including for certain agricultural purposes, is exempted from the duty to obtain a permit. (5 sections)

This Act provides rules for the prevention of pollution of the environment. The Act consists of 96 sections divided into 13 Chapters: Introductory provisions (I); General provisions relative to pollution (II); Permits for activities which may bring about pollution, impact assessment statements (…

Incentives in the form of grants are available for measures which aim at prevention or reduction of erosion of the soil of arable land. The projects shall be planned and executed in cooperation with the Norwegian Water and Energy Company. Plans shall be designed by the Company or others to be…

The maximum rates of payments per hectare to be made by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food pursuant to an agreement including requirements regarding agricultural practices, methods and operation made under section 18 (3) of the Agriculture Act 1986 are adjusted downwards. Also…