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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