Rheinland-Pfalz Ordinance on collection of helix pomatia (Roman snails). Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Rheinland-Pfalz Document type Regulation Date 1982 (1999) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Authorization/permit Seasons Enforcement/compliance Protection of species Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance implements the Landscape Planning Law in its version of 5 February 1979. In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the protection of the specie helix pomatia. Article 2 establishes that the gathering of snails with a case diameter of 30 mm and above shall only be authorized in the period from 1 April to 15 June. The text consists of 6 articles. Full text German Website www.rheinland-pfalz.de References - Legislation Implements Landscape Planning Law. Legislation | Germany | 1979 (2005) Keyword: Institution, Research, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX