Regional Act No. 25 making provision on genetically modified organisms. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Emilia-Romagna Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Emilia-Romagna No. 158, 22 November 2004. Subject Environment gen., Livestock, Cultivated plants Keyword Genetically modified organism (GMO) Precautionary principle Research Offences/penalties Biotechnology Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract In the light of the precautionary principle, this Regional Act lays down particular rules governing the use of genetically modified organisms, with a view to preserving the genetic resources of the Region as well as protecting the agricultural production. Article 2 prohibits the cultivation of genetically modified plant species. Breeding genetically modified animals is forbidden as well. Article 3 concerns the promotion of research and experimentation in this particular field. Article 9 sets out administrative sanctions. Full text Italian References - Legislation Implements Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing Council Directive 90/220/EEC Legislation | European Union | 2001 (2018) Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Precautionary principle, Biotechnology Source: FAO, FAOLEX