Regional Act No. 16 laying down provisions on the gathering, cultivation, marketing and protection of consumption of truffles

This Act lays down provisions to govern the gathering, the cultivation and the placing on the market of truffles (fresh or conserved) intended for human consumption. Only truffles belonging to the species mentioned in Act No. 752 of 1985 may be destined to human consumption. The gathering and cultivation of truffles shall be subject to a special permit (arts. 12 and 13). The Regional Council shall be in charge of the definition of the certification and traceability system as regards truffles produced in the regional territory. Particular tasks are entrusted to the Experimentation Centre on Truffles as per article 7. Article 23 lays down penalties.