Regional Act No. 16 on the gathering and marketing of spontaneous mushrooms Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Toscana Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Toscana No. 10, 31 March 1999 Subject Food & nutrition, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Food quality control/food safety Vegetables/legumes Internal trade Packaging/labelling Inspection Institution Offences/penalties Collecting/harvesting Authorization/permit Wildlife products Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract Pursuant to the legislative framework laid down in Act No. 352 of 23 August 1993, these provisions regulate the gathering and the placing on the market of spontaneous mushrooms. The Toscana Region promotes the protection and conservation of spontaneous mushrooms. The initiatives shall be undertaken by taking into particular account the role of Mountain Communities. The Act consists of five Titles. Title II is devoted to the gathering of mushrooms, for which a special authorization is required (art. 2). Articles 3 and 4 regard gathering in protected areas and mountain territories respectively. Article 8 specifies the fees to be paid to obtain the authorization. Article 9 defines the methods and gear which shall be allowed. Article 13 specifies the areas where gathering shall not be permitted as well as the minimum sizes under which certain species of mushrooms shall not be collected. Title III deals with the marketing of mushrooms and lays down particular conditions referring to labelling and packaging. Article 19 defines the functions to be exercised by Mycological Inspectorates. The authorization referred to in article 21 is compulsory to place on the market spontaneous mushrooms. Title IV deals with inspection. Article 24 regulates the procedure to be followed for the application of the penalties established under article 25. Full text Italian Website www.regione.toscana.it References - Legislation Implements Law No. 352 on the collection and marketing of spontaneous fresh and preserved mushrooms. Legislation | Italy | 1993 Keyword: Vegetables/legumes, Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade, Collecting/harvesting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Regional Act No. 25 amending Regional Act No. 16 of 1999 on the gathering and marketing of spontaneous mushrooms. Legislation | Italy | 2007 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Vegetables/legumes, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regional Act No. 68 amending Regional Act No. 16 of 22 March 1999 on the gathering and marketing of spontaneous mushrooms Legislation | Italy | 1999 Keyword: Collecting/harvesting, Total allowable catch, Wildlife products, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX