Regional Act No. 29 making provision on the coexistence of genetically modified crops with conventional and organic farming.
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
The present Act lays down at the regional level the legislative framework applicable to ensure the coexistence of genetically modified crops with conventional and organic farming. Such coexistence shall be managed in compliance with the precautionary principle, in order to avoid risks to conventional crops, organic crops and spontaneous flora. With a view to ensuring that genetically modified seed are not mixed with other seeds, the measures established by article 4 shall be applied by farmers. Article 9 lays down penalties.
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Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Legge Regionale n. 29: Disposizioni in materia di coesistenza tra colture transgeniche, convenzionali e biologiche.