Decree No. 24 of 2012 (III. 9.) VM of the Ministry of Rural Development concerning the harvesting of subterranean mushrooms.

Subject

Food & nutrition, Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Authorization/permit Food quality control/food safety Data collection/reporting Contract/agreement Forest species Non-timber products Collecting/harvesting Seasons

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

The consolidated version of the Decree entered into force on 1 January 2013.

Abstract

According to the provisions of this Decree, any person harvesting subterranean mushrooms (truffles) must be adequately trained and qualified (Art.1.). Truffle harvesting is subject to prior written permit issued by the forest manager and shall be done only with trained truffle searching dogs. Article 6 lists prohibited harvesting methods. Harvesters must keep a harvest register. The Annex lists truffle species which can be harvested and their harvesting periods.

Full text

Hungarian

Website

kereses.magyarorszag.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. XLVI of 2008 on food chain and its control.

Legislation | Hungary | 2008 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Access-to-information, Codex Alimentarius, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling, Traceability/product tracing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, HACCP, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Plant protection, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. XXXVII of 2009 on forests, on the protection and management of forests.

Legislation | Hungary | 2009 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Policy/planning, Afforestation/reforestation, Timber extraction/logging, Forest service/forest officers, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Inventory, Certification, Forest fires, Pests/diseases, Protection forest, Recreational forest, Private forest, Public forest, Classification/declassification, Forestry protection measures, Transport/storage, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Planting material/seeds, Royalties/fees, Collecting/harvesting, Education

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Decree No. 153 of 2009 (XI.13.) FVM of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development implementing Act No. XXXVII of 2009 on forests, and on the protection and management of forests.

Legislation | Hungary | 2009 (2014)

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Afforestation/reforestation, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest service/forest officers, Forestry protection measures, Inventory, Land clearing, Timber extraction/logging, Marking/identification, Monitoring, Non-timber products, Pests/diseases, Policy/planning, Private forest, Public forest, Registration, Timber, Forest fires, Planting material/seeds, Royalties/fees, Collecting/harvesting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX