Regional Act No. 7 laying down transitional provisions on the cultivation and use of genetically modified organisms in agriculture. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Molise Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Molise No. 6, 15 March 2008. Subject Environment gen., Cultivated plants Keyword Genetically modified organism (GMO) Pollution control Offences/penalties Biotechnology Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract This Act sets out provisions on the use of genetically modified organisms for agricultural measures. In particular, they prohibit such use with a view to ensuring the protection of the environment and human health. These provisions are to be applied until the regional legislative framework in this matter is adopted. In case of infringement, the penalties laid down in article 3 shall be applied. Full text Italian Website www.regione.molise.it