Regional Act No. 20 laying down provisions for the protection and the development of apiculture in Piemonte. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Piemonte Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Agricultural development Animal health Apiculture/sericulture Hygiene/sanitary procedures Data collection/reporting Inspection Institution Pests/diseases Registration Subsidy/incentive Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract The Piemonte Region aims at protecting and developing apiculture, improving bee farming and related products, guaranteeing a suitable exploitation of flora for bees and promoting apicultural products. Article 2 gives the definitions of beekeeper, apicultural producer, bee hive, apiary, bee hive products. Article 3 provides for the establishment of the Regional Commission for Apiculture under the Regional Counsel for Agriculture. The Commission shall elaborate proposals and advices relevant to th Full text Italian Website www.regione.piemonte.it