Regional Act No. 15 on interventions in apiculture. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Basilicata Document type Legislation Date 1988 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Agricultural development Apiculture/sericulture Animal health Non-governmental entity Subsidy/incentive Data collection/reporting Policy/planning Animal production Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract The Basilicata Region shall endeavour to promote and improve apiculture with a view to encouraging general agricultural development, with particular regard to the fruit and vegetable production sector. To this purpose, the Region shall undertake all interventions (including studies, research, training courses) which might improve apiculture products (honey, pollen, etc.) and protect environments destined to bees. As per article 3, every year the Regional Authority shall draft and approve a programme concerning the interventions and initiatives to be undertaken within the apiculture sector. Articles 4 to 6 regard the subsidies to be granted by the Region. Further provisions refer to sanitary conditions that bee keepers must comply with and their duty to inform the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Food prior to carrying on apiculture activities. Article 13 concerns the recognition by the Region of Producers’ Associations which operate in the apiculture sector. Full text Italian Website www.apicoltureonline.it