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Regional Act No. 23 regulating gathering and marketing of spontaneous fresh and conserved mushrooms.

Country/Territory
Italy
Territorial subdivision
Veneto
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Authorization/permit Internal trade Inspection Institution Vegetables/legumes Collecting/harvesting Non-timber products Total allowable catch Seasons
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Regional Act lays down rules in matter of gathering and placing on the market of spontaneous fresh and conserved mushrooms, in compliance with the principles established by Act No. 352 of 1993. The Act is divided into five Titles : (I) Aims; (II) Mushrooms gathering; (III) Mushrooms marketing; (IV) Surveillance and penalties; (V) Final provisions. Gathering of mushrooms is subject to the issuance of an authorization (valid on the whole regional territory) and a permit (valid only on the territory of competence of the entity that is in charge of the issuance of the permit itself). The authorization shall be granted by the Mountain Communities, when competent, and by the competent Provinces (art. 2, par. 2). The Regional Council shall determine the days during which gathering is permitted (art. 2, par.6). Holders of lands where mushrooms exist are exempted from the issuance of the authorization and permit (art. 2, par. 8). Article 3 establishes the maximum quantity of mushrooms that may be gathered, which is up to 2 kg per day and only 1 kg per day for the species listed out in article 3, paragraph 1. Gathering of non edible mushrooms may take place only for educational and scientific purposes. Article 4 concerns gathering modalities, specifying the gear that is prohibited. Article 5 lists out the areas where mushrooms collecting is forbidden, such as nature reserves, areas falling within national parks or regional parks, areas of particular scientific interest, etc. Article 8 regulates the issuance of a special authorization intended for research, educational or scientific purposes. Mushrooms may be placed on the market only upon previous assessment of health conditions by the competent local heath authorities (art. 11, par. 4). Inspections shall be carried out by the State Forestry Body. In accordance with article 14, Micologic Inspectorates shall be established under the local health authorities not later than one year from the date of publication of this Act.

Full text
Italian
Website
www.regione.veneto.it

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 97 on mountain areas.

Legislation | Italy | 1994

Keyword: Agricultural development, Less favoured areas, Mountain area, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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. 7 amending and supplementing Regional Act No. 23 of 1996 regulating gathering and marketing of spontaneous fresh and conserved mushrooms.

Legislation | Italy | 2012

Keyword: Collecting/harvesting, Non-timber products, Authorization/permit, Total allowable catch, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX