Legislation
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/Regulation No. 1202/2016, on deduction from the income of foreign experts
Regulation No. 1202/2016, on deduction from the income of foreign experts (last updated 2017)
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/Foreign Nationals Act 2016 no. 80
This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Ice...
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/Law in Respect of Marriage No 31 1993
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/Regulation No 608/2008 on Vatnajökull National Park
Regulation No 608/2008 on Vatnajökull National Park
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/Regulation No 848/2005 on the Thingvellir National Park, its protection and management
The purpose of this Regulation is to promote the conservation of the National Park at Thingvellir, a hallowed shrine of the Icelandic nation, and the protection of its natural features, biot...
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/Act on the Thingvellir National Park No 47/2004
This Act stipulates the protection of Thingvellir as a National Park. Act on the Thingvellir National Park No 47/2004
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/Regulation No 505/2000 on hazard zoning due to snow- and landslides, classification and utilisation of hazard zones, and preparation of provisional hazard zoning
This Regulation applies to the preparation and use of hazard zoning due to snow- and landslides and the utilisation of hazard zones, as well as to the preparation of provisional hazard zoning. Regula...
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/Act on Protective Measures Against Avalanches and Landslides No. 49/1997
The purpose of this act is to prevent damage to property and persons resulting from avalanches and landslides. Act on Protective Measures Against Avalanches and Landslides No. 49/1997
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/Act on the Icelandic Institute of Natural History and Natural History Museum Centres No 60/1992
This Act deals with the Icelandic Institute of Natural History and with natural history museum branches, co-ordination of the activities of these legal entities and their collaboration in research and...
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/Act on Vatnajökull National Park No 60/2007
The purpose of this Act is to conserve nature within the area of Vatnajökull National Park; give the public an opportunity to get to know and enjoy the nature and history of the area; advance research...
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/Act on nicotine products, electronic cigarettes and refill containers for electronic cigarettes, No. 87/2018
Updated: August 2023 Act on electronic cigarettes and refill containers for electronic cigarettes, No. 87/2018 as amended by Act No. 18/2021 and 56/2022.
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/Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of audiologists and criteria for granting of licences, No. 630/2018
Regulation on the education, rights and obligations of audiologists and criteria for granting of licences, No. 630/2018
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/Reglulation No. 539/2000, on respecting veterinarians authorisations to prescribe drugs
Reglulation No. 539/2000, on respecting veterinarians authorisations to prescribe drugs
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/Regulation No. 916/2012, on the marking of livestock
Regulation No. 916/2012, on the marking of livestock
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Reglulation No. 1066/2014, on teh welfare of sheep and goats
Reglulation No. 1066/2014, on teh welfare of sheep and goats
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/Regulation No. 651/2001, on pertaining to the eradication of scrapie and compensation for culling
Regulation No. 651/2001, on pertaining to the eradication of scrapie and compensation for culling
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/Reglulation No. 52/2014, on notifiable and reprotable animal diseases
Reglulation No. 52/2014, on notifiable and reprotable animal diseases
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/Act No. 25/1993 on animal diseases and measures to control them
Act No. 25/1993 on animal diseases and measures to control them
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/Patients' Rights Act, No. 74/1997
Updated: September 2024 Patients’ Rights Act, No. 74/1997 as amended by Act No. 77/2000, 40/2007, 41/2007, 112/2008, 55/2009, 162/2010, 126/2011, 34/2012, 44/2014, 50/2019 and 103/2023.
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/Local Government Elections Act, No. 5/1998/ with subsequent amendments
Disclaimer This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original ...
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/Act no. 3/2006 Act on annual accounts
Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In the event of any discrepancies between the translations and the ori...
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/REGULATION No. 521/2007 amending the Regulation on examinations in securities transactions No. 633, 15 August 2003
REGULATION No. 521/2007 amending the Regulation on examinations in securities transactions No. 633, 15 August 2003 Article 1 An interim provision to Article 5 of Regulation No. 633/2003 shall read a...
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/REGULATION No. 633/2003 on examinations in securities transactions
REGULATION No. 633/2003 on examinations in securities transactions Article 1 Examination Committee The Examination Committee on Securities Transactions is responsible for supervising examinations in s...
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/Regulation No 244/2004
REGULATION No 244/2004 authorising financial institutions and subsidiaries of credit institutions established in another state of the European Economic Area to pursue financial activities in Iceland A...
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/Regulation No. 995/2007 on investor protection and the business conduct of financial undertakings
30 October 2007 REGULATION on investor protection and the business conduct of financial undertakings CHAPTER I Scope and definitions Article 1 Contents and scope This Regulation applies to financial ...
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/Announcement concerning Assessment of Applications for Permission to call Oneself a Chartered Engineer.
The Ministry of Industry and the Association of Chartered Engineers in Iceland (VFI) have agreed to use the following rules as a basis upon assessing applications for permission to call oneself a Char...
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/Industry - Act No 8/1996 respecting the Authorization of Several Professional Titles of Specialists in Technical and Design Faculties
[Translation from Icelandic 1 July 2006] Act respecting the Authorization of Several Professional Titles of Specialists in Technical and Design Faculties No. 8/1996, with Later Amendments ...
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/Industry - Regulations No. 495/2001 respecting Recognition of Work and Vocation Training in Industry in Another EEA State
TRANSLATED FROM THE ICELANDIC REGULATION No. 495/2001 Respecting Recognition of Work and Vocational Training in Industry in Another EEA State Art. 1 On the basis of a decision by the Joint EEA-Commit...
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/Industry - Regulation No 940/1999 respecting Authorized Branches of Industry -
[Translated from the Icelandic] REGULATION No. 940/1999 respecting Authorized Branches of Industry Art. 1 Authorized branches of industry are classified as follows:- Building and constructions br...
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/Industry - The Industrial Act No 42/1978
[Translation from Icelandic] (Text as of 1 January 2007) The Industrial Act No. 42/1978 with Subsequent Amendments Article 1 The present Act applies to the operation of any kind of industry for p...
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/Capital Movements, Imports and Foreign Investments - Act No 43/1999 on Temporary Reimbursements in Respect of Film Making in Iceland.
See also: Regulation No 1011/2007 on Temporary Reimbursements in Respect of Film Making in Iceland. See also: Instructions to applicants Act No 43/1999 on Temporary Reimbursements in ...
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/Financial Services and Markets - Act No 50/1997 on the Establishment of Limited Liability Companies to Operate Landsbanki Íslands and Búnaðarbanki Íslands.-
Translated from the Icelandic 22 May 1997 No. 50 THE PRESIDENT OF ICELAND Announces: Althingi has approved this Act and I confirmed it with my approval: CHAPTER I The establishment of limited liabili...
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/Supporting documents regarding Act No 44/2009
Act 44 2009 - Committee Opinion Act 44 2009 - Committee Prestentation to Parliament Act 44 2009 - Bill and Explanatory notes Act 44 2009 - Minister of Economic Affairs Presentation to...
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/Act No. 38/2001 on interest and price indexation.
This is an English translation. The original Icelandic text, as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi), is the authoritative text. Should there be discrepancy between this translation and the ...
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/Financial Services and Markets - Act No. 99/1999 on the Payment of Costs for Public Supervision of Financial Activities
Article 1 General provisions Parties subject to supervision as provided for in Article 5 shall pay the cost of operating the Financial Supervisory Authority in accordance with the provisions of this A...
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/Act on Covered Bonds, No. 11/2008
This is an English translation. The original Icelandic text, as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi), is the authoritative text. Should there be discrepancy between this translation and the ...
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/Financial Services and Markets - Act No 98/1999 on Deposit Guarantees and Investor- Compensation Scheme.
CHAPTER I Objective and Organisation Article 1 Objective The objective of this Act is to guarantee a minimum level of protection to depositors in commercial banks and savings banks, and to customer...
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/Regulation No. 245/2006 on the official listing of securities in a stock exchange.
No. 245/2006 REGULATION on the official listing of securities in a stock exchange CHAPTER I General provisions Article 1 A stock exchange holding an operating licence in accordance with Article...
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/The Accounting Act No. 145/1994
The Accounting Act No. 145, 29 December 1994 Entered into force on 1 January 1995; took effect pursuant to the instructions in Article 38 for parties having a financial year other than the calendar y...
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/Lov Nr. 48/2003 om forbrugerkøb
Oversættelse fra islandsk til dansk Lov om forbrugerkøb Nr. 48 af 20. marts 2003 Kapitel I. Lovens område. § 1. Lovens almindelige anvendelsesområde. Stk...
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/Merchants and Trade - Act No 50/2000 on the Sale of Goods in English Translation
Act on the Sale of Goods1) 2000 No. 50, 16 May 1)Effective as of 1 June 2001, cf. Article 99. Chapter I Scope Article 1 General Scope of the Act This Act applies to sales except as otherwise provide...
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/Merchants and Trade - Act No 50/2000 on Sale of Goods in Danish Translation
Lov nr. 50 16. maj 2000, om løsørekøb KAPITEL I. Lovens anvendelsesområde. § 1. Lovens generelle anvendelsesområde. 1. Bestemmelserne i denne lov gælder for køb, for så vidt ikke andet er fastsat i ...
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/Act No 103/1992 respecting Commission Sales Transactions -
This is an English translation. The original Icelandic text, as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi), is the authoritative text. Should there be discrepancy between this translation and the ...
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/Act No. 150/2007 on the limitation periods for claims
This is an English translation. The original Icelandic text, as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi), is the authoritative text. Should there be discrepancy between this translation and the ...
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/Act No 90/1999 respecting the Security of Transfer Orders in Payment Systems
This is an English translation. The original Icelandic text, as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi), is the authoritative text. Should there be discrepancy between this translation and the ...
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/Act No 134/1995 on Product Safety and Official Market Control
This is an English translation. The original Icelandic text, as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi), is the authoritative text. Should there be discrepancy between this translation and the ...
