Acts and regulations

Regulations on impact assessments

Established by Royal Decree of 21 June 2017 pursuant to Act of 27 June 2008 no. 71 relating to the Planning and the Processing of Building Applications (the Planning and Building Act) sections 1-2, 4-2, 14-6 and 32-8a. The EEA Agreement Annex XX no.

Climate Change Act

The purpose of this Act is to promote the implementation of Norway’s climate targets as part of its process of transformation to a low-emission society by 2050.

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Act relating to Children and Parents (the Children Act)

Act relating to Children and Parents.

Regulations relating to the protection of traditional knowledge associated with genetic material

Adopted by Royal Decree of 25.november 2016 under section 61a of the Act of 19 June 2009 No. 100 relating to the management of biological, geological and landscape diversity. Submitted by the Ministry of Climate and Environment.

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Regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts

Laid down by the Ministry of Education and Research 9 February 2006 pursuant to section 6-3, sixth paragraph, of the Act of 1 April 2005 No. 15 relating to universities and university colleges.

Q-42/2015 Guidelines for processing child welfare cases where children have ties to other countries

The circular will provide information about how the child welfare service can handle these type of cases, including examinations, measures and the possibility of alternative follow-up of the child abroad. The circular also include a chapter on how

Regulations concerning quality assurance and quality development in higher education and tertiary vocational education

Regulations concerning quality assurance and quality development in higher education and tertiary vocational education

Circular on international child abduction

This circular is intended for lawyers and judges working on international child abduction cases, but also contains information and guidance of use to other public authorities that may become involved in this type of case. The circular also contains

Regulations relating to alien organisms

Adopted by Royal Decree of 19 June 2015 under sections 2, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and 66 of the Act of 19 June 2009 No. 100 relating to the management of biological, geological and landscape diversity (the Nature Diversity Act), section 7 of the Act of

Regulations relating to large nature conservation areas and bird reserves in Svalbard as established in 1973

Implementing legislation: adopted by Royal Decree of 4 April 2014 under sections 12, 16 and 17 of the Act of 15 June 2001 No. 79 relating to the protection of the environment in Svalbard (Svalbard Environmental Protection Act). Submitted by the

The Housing Cooperatives Act

Act of 6 June 2003 No. 39 relating to housing cooperatives (the Housing Cooperatives Act). Cf. the previous Act of 4 February 1960 No. 2 relating to housing cooperatives.

Circular concerning cabotage in goods transport by road – N-1/2013

This Circular concerns the interpretation of section 2a in the Regulation on International Transport of Passengers and Goods, and Cabotage, of 26 March 2003 No. 402, which entered into force on 1 July 2011. Section 2a regulates cabotage in transport

Regulation for universal design of information and communication technology (ICT) solutions

Laid down by Royal Decree. 21st June 2013 pursuant to Act 20 June 2008 No. 42 on the prohibition of discrimination on grounds of disability (Discrimination and Accessibility Act) § 2, § 11 and § 16.

Regulations relating to the protection of the environment and safety in Antarctica

The purpose of these Regulations is to protect the Antarctic environment and its dependent and associated ecosystems and the intrinsic value of Antarctica, including its wilderness and aesthetic values and its value as an area for the conduct of

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Local Government Act

Unofficial translations to English: Local Government Act, 25 Sep. 1992 No. 107. Updated with all amendments enacted up to 7 January 2005 (pdf) Local Government Act, 25 Sep. 1992 No. 107. Updated with all amendments enacted up to 1 July 2012 (pdf)

Regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts

Laid down by the Ministry of Education and Research 9 February 2006 with amendments issued 20 June 2007 pursuant to section 6-3, sixth paragraph, of the Act of 1 April 2005 No. 15 relating to universities and university colleges and in compliance

Ethical guidelines for contact with business and industry in the defence sector

Guidelines | August 2019

Kindergarten Act

Kindergartens shall provide children under compulsory school age with good opportunities for development and activity in close understanding and collaboration with the children's homes.

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National Guidelines for Differentiated Teacher Education Programmes

The National Guidelines are based on the National Curriculum Regulations for Differentiated Teacher Education Programmes for Years 1 - 7 and Years 5 - 10. The Regulations provide the overarching policy for the differentiated teacher education

Act relating to Tertiary Vocational Education

The Act was amended by Act of 22 june 2018 no. 85 (in force as of 1 Aug 2018). The title of the Act amended by Act of 29 June 2007 no. 90 (in force as of 1 Aug 2007 pursuant to the Decree of 29 June 2007 no. 758). - Cf. previous Acts of 14 June 1985

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