[en] Norway as a Contracting Party to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material has complied with its obligations under the Convention by amending the Penal Code. The major amendment concerns sanctions with respect to nuclear materials. It is provided that any person who, without lawful authority, receives, possesses, uses, transfers, disposes of nuclear materials etc., thereby affecting the life, health or property of persons or the environment is liable to a fine or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding four years. Furthermore, any person creating such danger, which may result in loss of life or extensive damage to any other person's property, is liable to a severe penalty under the Code. (NEA)