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Norwegian Law Gazette Part II

Announcements of local and regional regulations in the Norwegian Law Gazette (Norsk Lovtidend) Part II, via Lovdata open data

Latest from Norwegian Law Gazette Part II

  1. Regulation

    Nordland bans smart glasses and other recording devices in upper secondary schools without approval

    • Nordland County Council changed the school rules on 20 October 2026. The change took effect the same day.
    • Students may not use phones, tablets or PCs in ways that disturb or offend others. They also may not film, photograph or record others at school or school events without permission from the people involved.
    Children and youthPrivacySchool
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  2. Regulation

    Vestvågøy municipality sets school calendars for 2027/28 and 2028/29

    • Vestvågøy municipal council decided on 20 October 2026 when school and holidays fall in two school years. It is based on section 14-1 of the Education Act. It was published on 22 October 2026.
    • The rules cover all pupils at municipal primary and lower secondary schools in the area. They apply from 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2029.
    Children and youthLegislationMunicipalities
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  3. Regulation

    Bjerkreim sets 2027 basic grants for private kindergartens: NOK 353,185 (ages 0–2) and NOK 187,396 (ages 3–6)

    • In 2027 the rates per full-time place are NOK 353,185 for children aged 0–2 and NOK 187,396 for ages 3–6. They apply to private ordinary kindergartens.
    • The municipal council adopted the regulation on 20 October 2026. It applies from 1 January 2027.
    KindergartenLegislationMunicipalities
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  4. Regulation

    Tysvær sets 2027 basic grants for private kindergartens: NOK 293,354 for ages 0–2 and NOK 154,591 for ages 3–6

    • In 2027, Tysvær municipality will pay basic grants to private kindergartens. The rates per full-time place are NOK 293,354 for children aged 0–2 and NOK 154,591 for ages 3–6. The rules apply from 1 January 2027.
    • The municipal council adopted the rules on 20 October 2026, and they were published on 22 October 2026. They are based on the Kindergarten Act and the Financing Regulation.
    KindergartenLegislationMunicipalities
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  5. Regulation

    Vinje municipality introduces a fixed snowmobile trail network with permits, quotas and reindeer closures from 23 November 2026

    • Vinje council adopted new rules for snowmobile trails on 13 October 2026. They apply from 23 November 2026.
    • The goal is to steer driving onto fixed trails so there is less illegal driving in nature. The rules balance the needs of snowmobilers, hikers, nature, cabin owners, residents and landowners.
    LegislationMunicipalitiesNature
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  6. Regulation

    Tysvær sets reporting dates and payment schedule for private kindergarten grants from 2027

    • Tysvær municipal council adopted a local rule on 20 October 2026 about reporting by private kindergartens. It applies from 1 January 2027.
    • Kindergartens must report how many children they have, their ages, hours of attendance and the number of full-time posts they owe pensions for. Every child must be counted, and the numbers must match the municipality's records.
    KindergartenLegislationMunicipalities
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  7. Regulation

    Eigersund allows thermal and light-enhancing sights for deer hunting and charges culling fees

    • On 20 October 2026 the technical committee of Eigersund municipality changed the local hunting rules. They apply from the same day.
    • Hunters in the municipality may now use thermal sights and sights that amplify low light when hunting red deer in open terrain.
    LegislationMunicipalitiesPredators and wildlife
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  8. Regulation

    Malvik sets 2027 base grant for private kindergartens: NOK 275,347 for ages 0–2 and NOK 145,342 for ages 3–6

    • Per full-time place in ordinary private kindergartens, the 2027 rates are NOK 275,347 for children aged 0–2 and NOK 145,342 for ages 3–6.
    • Family kindergartens and open kindergartens get grants at national rates.
    KindergartenLegislationMunicipalities
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  9. Regulation

    Lindesnes has new cemetery bylaws with 20–40 year burial-peace periods and detailed rules on gravestones and planting beds

    • The rules (FOR-2026-10-16-2101) were published and took effect on 21 October 2026. They replace the rules from 1 January 2020. Lindesnes church council adopted them on 27 August 2026, and the County Governor approved them on 16 October 2026.
    • The burial-peace period is the time a grave cannot be reused. It is usually 20 years, also for urns. At Valle cemetery it is 30 years in sections I, H and HO and 40 years in sections C and D.
    Faith and beliefLegislationMunicipalities
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  10. Regulation

    Løkeneshalvøya landscape protection area in Asker gets updated area, map and new managing authority

    • On 15 October 2026 the Norwegian Environment Agency changed the rules protecting Løkeneshalvøya in Asker. They apply from the same day.
    • The regulation now lists which properties are in the area. The area is about 621 decares, and all of it is land.
    LegislationNaturePlan and area
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