CH-AR
Government Council Decree on the Protection of Fungi
Statutory Text (4 Articles)
1. For all non-protected mushrooms, the following provisions apply
1. * A person may collect no more than 2 kg of mushrooms per day.
2. Only mature mushrooms may be picked.
3. Mushrooms are to be gently picked by hand.
4. The commercial collection of mushrooms and mushroom collection through organized events is prohibited. Excursions by mushroom clubs and school classes are not considered organized events, provided that the mushrooms collected are only for educational or research purposes.
5. * Mushrooms protected under federal law are not affected by this regulation.[2]
1. The above provisions do not apply to mushrooms cultivated in cultures.
1. Violations of this decision by the government council will be punished with the confiscation of the illegally picked mushrooms and with a fine.
1. This resolution comes into force immediately. The enforcement is the responsibility of the administrative police.