What are the laws like in Norway regarding metal detecting ?, I guess I heard that people were not allowed to bring detectors
into some Scandinavian countries because of the potential for finding Viking treasures (national treasures )
The following site has info on many European and Scandinavian countries.
Law
"NORWAYSection 4 of the Cultural Heritage Act 1978 lists a wide range of specified objects, both fixed and movable, dating from before 1937 which are protected.
Section 3 also provides protection from unauthorised excavation. The ownership of all objects older than 1537 and of coins older that 1650 is vested in the State (Section 12, a and b). Section 13 requires that all finds should be reported to the authorities who will fix a suitable reward. There is no specific reference to metal detectors. "
The following site has info on many European and Scandinavian countries.
Law
"NORWAYSection 4 of the Cultural Heritage Act 1978 lists a wide range of specified objects, both fixed and movable, dating from before 1937 which are protected.
Section 3 also provides protection from unauthorised excavation. The ownership of all objects older than 1537 and of coins older that 1650 is vested in the State (Section 12, a and b). Section 13 requires that all finds should be reported to the authorities who will fix a suitable reward. There is no specific reference to metal detectors. "