Decree on detailed measures for the cultivation of genetically modified maize. Country/Territory Slovenia Document type Regulation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 12/2010 Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Genetically modified organism (GMO) PIC-prior informed consent Data collection/reporting Biotechnology Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree entered into force on 6 March 2010. Abstract This Decree of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia, which is composed of nine articles, lays down detailed measures for the cultivation of genetically modified maize. In particular, the width of the buffer zone separating genetically modified maize from neighboring crops should be at least 600 meters. The producer of genetically modified maize which is resistant to a particular insect or group of insects, must establish the refuge zone where non-genetically modified maize is cultivated. This refuge zone must include at least 20 percent of the crop of genetically modified maize. Full text Slovenian Website www.pisrs.si References - Legislation Implements Act on coexistence of genetically modified plants with other agricultural plants. Legislation | Slovenia | 2009 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Data collection/reporting, Basic legislation, Biotechnology Source: FAO, FAOLEX