Regional Act No. 16 making provision on the collection and cultivation of truffles. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Piemonte Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Piemonte No. 27, 3 July 2008. Subject Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Non-timber products Collecting/harvesting Wildlife products Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract This Regional Act sets out provisions governing the gathering and cultivation of truffles within the Piemonte Region. It lays down rules concerning the granting of subsidies aimed at promoting such resources in the regional territory (arts. 3 and 4). Specific provisions deal with the methods that may be used for gathering truffles (arts. 6 and 7), for whihc the prior issue of an authorization is required (art. 9). Article 13 lays down penalties Full text Italian Website www.regione.piemonte.it References - Legislation Implements Act No. 752 laying down the legislative framework in matter of gathering, cultivation and marketing of fresh and preserved truffles for human consumption. Legislation | Italy | 1985 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Non-governmental entity, Inspection, Vegetables/legumes, Food quality control/food safety, Non-timber products, Collecting/harvesting Source: FAO, FAOLEX