the Norwegian Parliament

“ The prior consent required under paragraph one is not applicable to marketing by use of electronic mail when a customer relationship exists and the business that is party to the contract has obtained the electronic address of the customer in conjunction with the sale of a product, service or performance. The marketing can only relate to goods, services or performances similar to those that the business has previously sold to the customer within the existing relationship. ”

“ Misleading business methods It is prohibited in the conduct of business to use an incorrect or otherwise misleading representation which is likely to influence the demand for or supply of goods, services or other performances. This also applies to any other procedure that may have such an influence on the demand or supply if, as a result of its design or by virtue of other circumstances, it is likely to mislead consumers. ”

“ The Market Council may refrain from dealing with a case submitted according to paragraph five if it finds that there is insufficient information on the matter for it to reach a decision. If the Consumer Ombudsman decides not to submit a case to the Market Council, the case may be submitted by a businessperson or a consumer who is affected by the practice or the terms and conditions or by a group combining businesspersons, consumers and/or employees. ”

“ Decisions made by the Market Council The Market Council may prohibit any act which the Council considers in conflict with any provision contained in or issued pursuant to Chapter I or Section 9c when it considers its intervention to be justified in the interests of consumers, or, in relation to Section 1, paragraph two, in the interests of non-discrimination between the sexes. ”

“ If the party against whom the decision is directed or any person acting on behalf of the party in question fails to comply with the decision or co-operates in the execution by a third party of the act against which the decision is directed, the Consumer Ombudsman shall issue an order for an enforcement charge unless otherwise warranted by special circumstances. An order may not be issued pursuant to a decision made more than three years ago, nor may an order be issued for infringements that have ceased more than two years ago. ”

“ Payment of money shall, however, be considered a premium only when there is no natural connection with the payment for the main performance or where stamps, coupons or similar documents are used, the primary function of which is to serve as evidence of the right to the payment of money. ”

“ Definitions Under this Act, a practice is considered to have been performed in the conduct of business whether it was performed by the businessperson himself or herself or by a person acting on his or her behalf. All business enterprises are subject to the Act even if the entity (company, institution, establishment or other) which conducts the operation is a non-profit organisation. ”

“ Disclosure All persons are obliged to furnish the Market Council or the Consumer Ombudsman with the information that these authorities may require in order to be able to perform their legally prescribed duties, including information necessary for determining whether a representation is incorrect or misleading. The Market Council or the Consumer Ombudsman may request the information to be submitted in writing or orally within a stipulated time limit. ”

“ Punishment A person who intentionally infringes Sections 2 to 9 of this Act or any decision made pursuant to this Act shall be punishable by a fine, by imprisonment of up to six months or both unless penal provisions calling for more severe punishment are applicable. An accessory to the infringement is liable to the same punishment. A person who negligently infringes Sections 2, 2a paragraph one and 3 and decisions made pursuant to this Act shall be punishable by a fine, by imprisonment of up to six months or both unless penal provisions calling for more severe punishment are applicable. ”

“ At the time that the electronic address is first obtained and on each subsequent occasion that such marketing is addressed to the customer, the customer shall be given the opportunity, in a simple way that is also free of charge, to decline to receive such marketing. ”

“ The Market Council The Market Council shall consist of nine members, who are appointed by the King and each of whom shall have their own personal deputy. The term of office of each member is four years, however in such a way that a shorter term may be stipulated for some of the members when the Council is appointed for the first time. The King shall appoint the leader and the leader's deputy. ”