Norway

Media Ownership Act (Act No. 53 of June 13, 1997 relating to Media Ownership)

Year of current version:	2005
Date of entry into force of original text:	January 1, 1999
Date of Text (Enacted):	June 13, 1997
Type of Text:	IP-related Laws: enacted by the Legislature
Subject Matter:	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights), Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, IP Regulatory Body, Other
Notes:	This consolidated version incorporates all the amendments on the Media Ownership Act since its adoption in 1997 up to June 17, 2005. The purpose of the law is to promote freedom of expression, genuine opportunities for expression and a comprehensive range of media.
Available Texts:
English	Media Ownership Act (Act No. 53 of June 13, 1997 relating to Media Ownership) (Version with Automatic Translation Tool)
Related Legislation:	Relates to Guidelines for Intervention pursuant to Media Ownership Act (NO069)
Historical Versions:	Is superseded by Media Ownership Act (Act No. 53 of June 13, 1997 relating to Media Ownership) (NO088)
WIPO Lex No.:	NO070