The purpose of the Regulation is to prevent the importation, release, and spread of foreign organisms that cause, or may cause, adverse effects on biodiversity. The Regulation applies to Norwegian land territory, including watercourses, in Norway's territorial waters, and on Jan Mayen. It does not apply to Svalbard. The Regulation prohibits the introduction of organisms listed in Annex I, as well as their release and trade. Permission is required for the introduction of organisms that are not covered by the prohibition, with the exception of organisms listed in Annex II. Permission is also required for the release of the organisms listed in section 10, with the exception of organisms included in Annex IV. The Regulation consists of VIII Chapters and V Appendices: I. Purpose, scope and definitions (articles 1-4); II. Import of organisms (articles 5-8); III. Releasing and sale of alien organisms (art. 9-13). IV. Application and notification (art. 14-17). V. Due diligence requirements and requirements for businesses and activities that may lead to the spread of invasive species (art. 18-24). VI. Marking and inspection (art. 25-26). VII. Control of imports (art. 27-29). VIII. Final provisions (art. 30-35). Appendix I - Organisms Prohibited from Import, Release, and Trade, pursuant to §§ 5 and 9. Appendix II - Organisms that van be Imported without Permission according to § 7, First Paragraph, Letter A. Appendix III - Organisms Requiring Permission for Import according to § 7, Second Paragraph. Appendix IV - Organisms that can be Released without Permission according to § 11, First Paragraph, Letter a. Appendix V - Organisms requiring Permission for Release according to § 11, First Paragraph, Letters c and f.
Norvège · 2015-06-19