Decree laying down measures to prevent the spread of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier), pursuant to Commission Decision 2007/365/EC. Country/Territory Italy Document type Regulation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 37, 13 February 2008. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant protection Pests/diseases International trade Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract This Decree sets forth specific measures to prevent the introduction and the spread within the national territory of the harmful organism Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier). Firstly, the Decree prohibits the introduction and keeping of such organism. Secondly, the Decree lays down strict requirements for importing plants which are susceptible to that organism. Article 12 sets out the penalties to be applied in case of infringement. Full text Italian Website www.comune.jesi.an.it References - Legislation Implements Commission Decision 2007/365/EC on emergency measures to prevent the introduction into and the spread within the Community of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier). Legislation | European Union | 2007 Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX