Law no. 242 from 2 December 2016 on provisions for the promotion of cultivation and the agro-industrial chain of hemp. Pays/Territoire Italie Type du document Législation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Agriculture et développement rural, Plantes cultivées Mot clé Protection de l’environnement Biodiversité Commerce/industrie/sociétés Transformation/manutention Cultures interdites Autorisation/permis Conservation du sol/amélioration du sol Subvention/incitation Aire géographique Alpes, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Pays de l'Union Européenne, Méditerranée, Europe du Sud Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its adoption. Résumé This Law determines the necessary rules for the effective support and promotion as regards the cultivation of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), a plant variety here defined as crop that can contribute to reduce the environmental impact in agriculture (also soil consumption, desertification and loss of biodiversity). Texte intégral Italien Site web www.normattiva.it