Provincial Act No. 13 on Genetically Modified Organisms in agriculture. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Bolzano Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword GMO Plant production Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract This Act aims at protecting crops and cultivations against adverse effects that may arise out of the use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). To this end, it prohibits the use and cultivation of genetically modified species within the provincial territory. In case of infringement, the administrative sanction specified in article 3 shall be applied. Full text Italian Website www.provinz.bz.it