Regional Act No. 11 on mining. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Molise Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Mining Protected area Policy/planning Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract The present Regional Act establishes the framework relating to the exploitation of mines and quarries, taking into particular account the need to ensure the protection of the environment and landscape. Mining shall be prohibited on the areas specified by article 3, such as protected areas, nature reserves and sites of Community importance. Mining activities shall be carried out in compliance with the regional plan to be adopted pursuant to the criteria set out in article 4. Further provisions re Full text Italian Website www.regione.molise.it