Regional Act No. 6 on the production, breeding, experimentation and marketing of genetically modified organisms (GMO). Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Abruzzo Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Abruzzo No. 7, 28 March 2001. Subject Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants Keyword Genetically modified organism (GMO) Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Precautionary principle Packaging/labelling Genetic resources Biotechnology Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract For the purposes of this Law, the Abruzzo Region prohibits the cultivation of genetically modified organisms on public protected lands and in the EU protected regional lands. In addition, industries using GMOs are not eligible to the regional financial support. In accordance with the EU procedures, the use of GMOs must be indicated in the packages and labels. Pursuant to article 9, a Commission will control the application of these provisions. (10 articles). Full text Italian References - Legislation Amended by Regional Act No. 26 amending Regional Act No. 6 of 2001 on the production, breeding, experimentation and marketing of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Legislation | Italy | 2007 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Precautionary principle, Genetic resources, Biotechnology Source: FAO, FAOLEX