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Regional Act No. 6 regulating the gathering and marketing of spontaneous mushrooms throughout the regional territory and implementing Act No. 352 of 23 August 1993.

Country/Territory
Italy
Territorial subdivision
Emilia-Romagna
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Internal trade Packaging/labelling Certification Inspection Vegetables/legumes Offences/penalties Collecting/harvesting Total allowable catch
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Regional Act has been enacted to regulate the gathering as well as the placing on the market of spontaneous mushrooms, in compliance with the legal framework set up by Act No. 352 of 23 August 1993. The Regional Act is divided into six Titles. Title II makes provision on the gathering of mushrooms, for which the authorization referred to in article 4 is compulsory. Gathering is permitted in forests and uncultivated lands. Article 5 fixes the maximum quantity of mushrooms to be collected per day. However, the competent entities may fix different limit quantities under certain climate conditions (art. 5, par. 5). Article 6 regulates gathering methods, taking into particular account prohibited instruments. Gathering is prohibited on regional nature reserves as well as on regional park zones classified into "Zones A" (art. 7). Article 9 regards mushrooms gathering on mountain territories. Title III of the Act regulates the marketing of mushrooms, with regard to: (a) spontaneous fresh mushrooms (art. 15); (b) cultivated fresh mushrooms (art. 16); (c) dry and preserved mushrooms (art. 18). Mushrooms shall be placed on the market upon authorization and in compliance with certain labelling and certification requirements. Title IV lays down provisions related to inspection and controls. Further provisions set out penalties.

Full text
Italian
Website
www.regione.emilia-romagna.it

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 394 laying down the legal framework for protected areas.

Legislation | Italy | 1991 (1998)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Marine area, Management/conservation, Institution, Biodiversity, Offences/penalties, Marine protected areas, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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. 15 amending Regional Act No. 6 of 1996 regulating the gathering and marketing of spontaneous mushrooms throughout the regional territory and implementing Act No. 352 of 23 August 1993.

Legislation | Italy | 2011

Keyword: Vegetables/legumes, Internal trade, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX