Regional Act No. 6 regulating the gathering and marketing of spontaneous mushrooms throughout the regional territory and implementing Act No. 352 of 23 August 1993.

This Regional Act has been enacted to regulate the gathering as well as the placing on the market of spontaneous mushrooms, in compliance with the legal framework set up by Act No. 352 of 23 August 1993. The Regional Act is divided into six Titles. Title II makes provision on the gathering of mushrooms, for which the authorization referred to in article 4 is compulsory. Gathering is permitted in forests and uncultivated lands. Article 5 fixes the maximum quantity of mushrooms to be collected per day. However, the competent entities may fix different limit quantities under certain climate conditions (art. 5, par. 5). Article 6 regulates gathering methods, taking into particular account prohibited instruments. Gathering is prohibited on regional nature reserves as well as on regional park zones classified into "Zones A" (art. 7). Article 9 regards mushrooms gathering on mountain territories. Title III of the Act regulates the marketing of mushrooms, with regard to: (a) spontaneous fresh mushrooms (art. 15); (b) cultivated fresh mushrooms (art. 16); (c) dry and preserved mushrooms (art. 18). Mushrooms shall be placed on the market upon authorization and in compliance with certain labelling and certification requirements. Title IV lays down provisions related to inspection and controls. Further provisions set out penalties.