Norway
Norwegian Aquaculture Act
Summary Description
Regulates aquaculture facilities through a licensing system that allows for government inspection and requires the adherence of environmental standards.
Species
Fish
Jurisdiction
Norway
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Legislation
Status
In force
Legal Value
Binding
Date Enacted
2005
Date Updated
June, 2023
Official Citation
Act of 17 June 2005 no. 79 relating to aquaculture
(Aquaculture Act) (Lov om akvakultur (akvakulturloven), LOV-2005-06-17-79)(Norway)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Onsite inspections performed by government officials. Prohibition on building aquaculture facilities in environmentally protected areas.
- The government can force the shutdown of aquaculture facilities if the site fails inspection.
- The government can fine aquaculture facilities for any environmental damages.
Weaknesses
- Provides no regulations regarding fish welfare, worker protections, escapee captive fishes, nor limitation or suggestion on farming herbivorous rather than carnivorous fishes.
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