The applicant must provide relevant documentation to show that the representation requirement is met, e.g. authorisations.
Requirements for further documentation will be specified in connection with the processing of the application. The requirements for documentation may vary, and the Ministry of Culture and Equality will specify what documentation is required in each case.
Criteria/conditions:
In order to be granted approval, the applicant must be an organisation that represents a substantial portion of those entitled to remuneration.
Fee:
There is no fee for processing the application.
Case processing deadlines:
The processing time may vary depending on the extent of the application. However, the processing time should not exceed 6 months after all necessary documentation has been submitted, cf. the regulation to the Copyright Act, § 33.
Right of appeal:
The decision from the Ministry of Culture and Equality is an individual decision that can be appealed, cf. the Public Administration Act §§ 28 and 29. The deadline for filing an appeal is three weeks.
The Ministry of Culture and Equality
P.O Box 8030 Dep,
0030 Oslo
E-mail: postmottak@kud.dep.no
Phone: 22 24 90 90
Office adress: Grubbegata 1, Oslo