Rules for Gold Panning on Finnmark Estate (FeFo):

• The annual permit is valid throughout the entire Finnmark Estate.
• The family permit applies to spouses/cohabitants and children under the age of 20.
• Only persons residing in Finnmark are eligible to purchase an annual permit.
• It is assumed that the search takes place on land owned by Finnmark Estate (FeFo).
• The permit must be carried and presented upon request by the police or inspectors.
• The permit is valid only for hobby and recreational activities.
• Only simple handheld tools such as a pan, shovel, etc. are permitted. Processed material must be returned to the search site. It is not permitted to carry out activities that may cause significant damage.
• The use of larger equipment and machinery such as pumps, dredges, highbankers, or similar is not permitted.
• Gold panning must be carried out within the framework of the Norwegian right to roam the countryside. For example, establishing permanent campsites is not permitted.
• Consideration must be given to nature and the environment. To prevent the spread of fish diseases, equipment previously used elsewhere must be disinfected before use.
• The prospector is responsible for contacting public authorities, private users, and rights holders where required. Prospectors must comply with Section 42 of the Minerals Act regarding reportable extraction.
• FeFo assumes that all other applicable laws are followed, including obtaining any necessary public permits and similar approvals.
• All work is carried out at the prospector’s own expense and risk.
• FeFo may request a report at the end of the prospecting season. The prospector is obliged to respond to such inquiries.