Vienna Viticulture Law 1995. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Wien Document type Legislation Date 1995 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Landesgesetzblatt für Wien, No. 63, 18 August 1995, pp. 247-251. Long titleLaw relating to wine growing. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Viticulture/oenological practices Plant variety Standards Breeders' rights/farmers' rights Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The Act contains at the outset a definition clause relating to the various terms therein employed, such as "wine growing region", "winegrower", etc. Part 2 prescribes that all wine growing regions and wine growers have to be registered by the Town Council (Magistrat) of Vienna according to certain criteria. Wine growers may only plant vine varieties admitted by the EU-guidelines. The Town Council of Vienna is responsible for the enforcement of this Act. Finally, Part 8 establishes the penalties in case of violation, and other provisions. The Act consists of 18 articles. Full text German