Mandatory Boat Disinfection Enforced at Lake Garda to Safeguard Ecosystem

The Regional Council has approved Bill No. 63, introducing new regulations for boat sanitization aimed at protecting Lake Garda’s ecosystem and local economy. The law mandates mandatory cleaning of vessel hulls and propulsion systems before launching in the lake, with certification, identification tags, and authorized service providers.

The legislation focuses on navigation regulation and fishery protection, updating regional policies on transportation, agriculture, forestry, and fishing. It emphasizes preventing the spread of invasive species through structured sanitization measures, while promoting traceability, standardized tariffs, and operator accountability to safeguard the fragile environment and support tourism, fishing, and local industries.
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