Regional Act No. 22 on the protection of reptiles and amphibians. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Valle d'Aosta Document type Legislation Date 1987 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Valle d’Aosta No. 8, 24 April 1987 Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Reptiles Amphibians Hunting/capture Offences/penalties Protection of species Wild fauna Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract The collection and destruction of eggs of all reptiles as well as the capture, killing and marketing of the reptiles and amphibians listed in articles 2 and 3 is forbidden. However, the Counsel of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment may authorize the capture of those species exclusively for scientific and educational purposes and in compliance with maximum quantities to be fixed from time to time. Article 8 sets out the administrative sanctions to be applied in case of infringement. Full text Italian Website www.regione.fvg.it