Regional Act No. 48 on the collection, the improvement and the marketing of spontaneous fresh and conserved mushrooms. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Basilicata Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Vegetables/legumes Food quality control/food safety Internal trade Offences/penalties Collecting/harvesting Authorization/permit Non-timber products Total allowable catch Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract This Act regulates the collection and the marketing of mushrooms. The collection of mushrooms is allowed in woods and on non cultivated land upon the issuing of an authorization. The authorization is personal, renewable and valid within the Region. The collection is authorized all week long, but each person may not collect more than 3 Kilos of mushrooms. Professional collectors may collect 15 Kilos of mushrooms per day. Article 4 sets out limitation of catch for certain type of mushrooms and Art Full text Italian 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