Pursuant to the legislative framework laid down in Act No. 352 of 23 August 1993, these provisions regulate the gathering and the placing on the market of spontaneous mushrooms. The Toscana Region promotes the protection and conservation of spontaneous mushrooms. The initiatives shall be undertaken by taking into particular account the role of Mountain Communities. The Act consists of five Titles. Title II is devoted to the gathering of mushrooms, for which a special authorization is required (a