Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the financing, management and monitoring of the common agricultural policy and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 352/78, (EC) No 165/94, (EC) No 2799/98, (EC) No 814/2000, (EC) No 1290/2005 and (EC) No 485/2008 (c. 1306)

TITLE IV U.K. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT F1 ...

CHAPTER I U.K. [F2 Direct payment support] [F3 CMO support]

Section 1 U.K. Financing of expenditure

F4 Article 16 U.K. Budget ceiling

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Textual Amendments

F4 Arts. 16-19 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as they relate to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(3); and Arts. 16-19 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F4 Article 17 U.K. Monthly payments

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Textual Amendments

F4 Arts. 16-19 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as they relate to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(3); and Arts. 16-19 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F4 Article 18 U.K. Procedure for monthly payments

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Textual Amendments

F4 Arts. 16-19 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as they relate to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(3); and Arts. 16-19 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F4 Article 19 U.K. Administrative and personnel costs

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Textual Amendments

F4 Arts. 16-19 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as they relate to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(3); and Arts. 16-19 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Article 20 U.K. Public intervention expenditure

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[F6 2. The appropriate authority may make regulations in relation to public intervention expenditure concerning:

(a) the types of measures eligible for financing and the reimbursement conditions;

(b) the eligibility conditions and calculation methods based on the information actually observed by the paying agencies or based on flat-rates prescribed in regulations by the appropriate authority, or based on flat-rate or non-flat-rate amounts provided for by the sectoral agricultural legislation.

3. The appropriate authority may make regulations laying down the rules on the valuation of operations in connection with public intervention, the measures to be taken in the case of loss or deterioration of products under the public intervention, and on the determination of the amounts to be financed.]

[F7 3A. This Article does not apply in relation to public intervention schemes in England, otherwise than in connection with exceptional market conditions which are the subject of a declaration under section 20 of the Agriculture Act 2020.]

[F8 3B. This Article ceases to apply in relation to public intervention schemes in Scotland, otherwise than in connection with public intervention measures which the appropriate authority takes under Article 219(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, for a period of five years beginning on 1 July 2023.]

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Textual Amendments

F5 Art. 20(1) omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F6 Art. 20(2)(3) substituted for Art. 20(2)-(4) (31.12.2020) by The Agriculture (Legislative Functions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/748), regs. 1, 6; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F7 Art. 20(3A) inserted (E.) (28.2.2023 at 9.10 a.m.) by The Market Measures Payment Schemes (Amendments, Revocation and Transitional Provision) (England) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/124), regs. 1(2)(b), 3(4) (with reg. 10)

F8 Art. 20(3B) inserted (S.) (1.7.2023) by The Public Intervention and Private Storage Aid (Amendment and Suspension) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 (S.S.I. 2023/150), regs. 1, 2(4) (with reg. 10)

F9 Art. 20(4) omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F10 Article 21 U.K. Acquisition of satellite images

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Textual Amendments

F10 Arts. 21-25 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as they relate to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(3); and Arts. 21-29 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1445, regs. 1(2)(b), 3(6)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F10 Article 22 U.K. Monitoring of agricultural resources

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Textual Amendments

F10 Arts. 21-25 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as they relate to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(3); and Arts. 21-29 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1445, regs. 1(2)(b), 3(6)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F10 Article 23 U.K. Implementing powers

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Textual Amendments

F10 Arts. 21-25 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as they relate to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(3); and Arts. 21-29 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1445, regs. 1(2)(b), 3(6)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Section 2 U.K. Budget discipline

F10 Article 24 U.K. Compliance with the ceiling

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Textual Amendments

F10 Arts. 21-25 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as they relate to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(3); and Arts. 21-29 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1445, regs. 1(2)(b), 3(6)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F10 Article 25 U.K. Reserve for crises in the agricultural sector

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Textual Amendments

F10 Arts. 21-25 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as they relate to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(3); and Arts. 21-29 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1445, regs. 1(2)(b), 3(6)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F11 Article 26 U.K. Financial discipline

[F12 1. Where the relevant authority has an obligation to reimburse in respect of the 2019 adjustment rate, as provided for in Article 26(5) as it had effect immediately before exit day, the reimbursement must only be paid to relevant farmers.

2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, a relevant farmer is a person who would be liable to be subject to an adjustment rate under Article 26 as it had effect immediately before exit day.]]

Textual Amendments

F11 Art. 26 omitted (W.) (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to direct payments) by virtue of The Direct Payments to Farmers and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1556), regs. 1(2)(a), 2(4); and Arts. 21-29 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1445, regs. 1(2)(b), 3(6)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F12 Art. 26 substituted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(4)

F13 Article 27 U.K. Budget discipline procedure

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Textual Amendments

F13 Arts. 27-29 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as they relate to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(5); and Arts. 21-29 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1445, regs. 1(2)(b), 3(6)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F13 Article 28 U.K. Early-warning and monitoring system

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Textual Amendments

F13 Arts. 27-29 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as they relate to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(5); and Arts. 21-29 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1445, regs. 1(2)(b), 3(6)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F13 Article 29 U.K. Reference exchange rates

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Textual Amendments

F13 Arts. 27-29 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as they relate to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(5); and Arts. 21-29 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1445, regs. 1(2)(b), 3(6)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F2 Title 4 Ch. 1 heading substituted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(2)

F3 Title 4 Ch. 1 heading substituted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(2) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1445, regs. 1(2)(b), 3(6)(a)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

CHAPTER II U.K. [F14 Support for rural development]

Section 1 U.K. [F15 General provisions relating to support for rural development]

Article 30 U.K. No double funding

[F16 Measures financed by support for rural development] shall not be the subject of any other [F17 agricultural support].

Textual Amendments

F16 Words in Art. 30 substituted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(10)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F17 Words in Art. 30 substituted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(10)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F18 Article 31 U.K. Provisions applying to all payments

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Textual Amendments

F18 Art. 31 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(11); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F15 Title 4 Ch. 2 Section 1 heading substituted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(9); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Section 2 U.K. Financing of rural development programmes

[F19 Article 32 U.K. Core contribution

[F20 The core contribution referred to in Article 58(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 shall be determined for each programme, within the ceilings established by Annex 1 to Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013.]]

Textual Amendments

F19 Art. 32 substituted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F20 Art. 32 omitted (S.) (1.1.2021 in so far as it does not relate to support for direct payments) by virtue of The Rural Development (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/477), regs. 1(2), 6(2); and Art. 32 omitted (W.) (26.3.2021 in so far as it relates to domestic support for rural development) by virtue of The Agricultural Support (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/400), regs. 1(2), 2(5)

F21 Article 33 U.K. Budget commitments

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Textual Amendments

F21 Arts. 33-45 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Section 3 U.K. Financial contribution to rural development programmes

F22 Article 34 U.K. Provisions applying to payments for rural development programmes

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Textual Amendments

F22 Arts. 33-45 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F23 Article 35 U.K. Prefinancing arrangements

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Textual Amendments

F23 Arts. 33-45 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F24 Article 36 U.K. Interim payments

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Textual Amendments

F24 Arts. 33-45 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F25 Article 37 U.K. Payment of the balance and closure of the programme

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Textual Amendments

F25 Arts. 33-45 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F26 Article 38 U.K. Automatic decommitment for rural development programmes

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Textual Amendments

F26 Arts. 33-45 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F14 Title 4 Ch. 2 heading substituted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(8); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

CHAPTER III U.K. Common Provisions

F27 Article 39 U.K. Agricultural financial year

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Textual Amendments

F27 Arts. 39-45 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as they relate to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(6); and Arts. 33-45 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F27 Article 40 U.K. Compliance with payment deadlines

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Textual Amendments

F27 Arts. 39-45 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as they relate to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(6); and Arts. 33-45 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F27 Article 41 U.K. Reduction and suspension of monthly and interim payments

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Textual Amendments

F27 Arts. 39-45 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as they relate to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(6); and Arts. 33-45 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F27 Article 42 U.K. Suspension of payments in the case of late submission

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Textual Amendments

F27 Arts. 39-45 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as they relate to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(6); and Arts. 33-45 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F27 Article 43 U.K. Assignment of revenue

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Textual Amendments

F27 Arts. 39-45 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as they relate to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(6); and Arts. 33-45 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F27 Article 44 U.K. Keeping of separate accounts

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Textual Amendments

F27 Arts. 39-45 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as they relate to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(6); and Arts. 33-45 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F27 Article 45 U.K. Information measures

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Textual Amendments

F27 Arts. 39-45 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as they relate to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(6); and Arts. 33-45 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F29 Article 46 U.K. [F28 Powers]

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[F31 5. The appropriate authority may make regulations laying down specific conditions applying to the information to be booked in the accounts kept by paying agencies.]

[F32 6. The appropriate authority may make regulations to make provision for the financing of intervention measures in the form of public storage, and other expenditure financed by agricultural support.]

[F33 7. Paragraph 6 does not apply in relation to public intervention schemes in England, otherwise than in connection with exceptional market conditions which are the subject of a declaration under section 20 of the Agriculture Act 2020.]

[F34 8. Paragraph 6 ceases to apply in relation to public intervention schemes in Scotland, otherwise than in connection with public intervention measures which the appropriate authority takes under Article 219(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, for a period of five years beginning on 1 July 2023.]]

Textual Amendments

F28 Art. 46 heading substituted (8.6.2020) by The Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/576), regs. 1, 2(2)(a)

F29 Art. 46 omitted (W.) (26.3.2021 in so far as it relates to domestic support for rural development) by virtue of The Agricultural Support (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/400), regs. 1(2), 2(6)

F30 Art. 46(1)-(4) omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(7)(a); and Art. 46(1)-(4) omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(14); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F31 Art. 46(5) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Agriculture (Legislative Functions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/748), regs. 1, 9; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F32 Art. 46(6) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Agriculture (Legislative Functions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/748), regs. 1, 9; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F33 Art. 46(7) inserted (E.) (28.2.2023 at 9.10 a.m.) by The Market Measures Payment Schemes (Amendments, Revocation and Transitional Provision) (England) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/124), regs. 1(2)(b), 3(5) (with reg. 10)

F34 Art. 46(8) inserted (S.) (1.7.2023) by The Public Intervention and Private Storage Aid (Amendment and Suspension) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 (S.S.I. 2023/150), regs. 1, 2(5) (with reg. 10)

CHAPTER IV U.K. Clearance of accounts

Section I U.K. General provisions

F35 Article 47 U.K. On-the-spot checks by the Commission

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Textual Amendments

F35 Art. 47 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(8); and Art. 47 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(15); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F36 Article 48 U.K. Access to information

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Textual Amendments

F36 Art. 48 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(8); and Art. 48 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(15); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Article 49 U.K. Access to documents

The F37 ... paying agencies shall keep supporting documents relating to payments made and documents relating to the performance of the administrative and physical checks required by [F38 the law applying in the constituent nation].

Where those documents are kept by an authority acting under delegation from a paying agency and responsible for authorising expenditure, that authority shall send reports to the F39 ... paying agency on the number of checks made, their content and the measures taken in the light of their results.

Textual Amendments

F37 Word in Art. 49 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(9)(a)(i); and word in Art. 49 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(16)(a)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F38 Words in Art. 49 substituted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(9)(a)(ii); and words in Art. 49 substituted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(16)(a)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F39 Word in Art. 49 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(9)(b); and word in Art. 49 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(16)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Article 50 U.K. [F40 Powers]

F41 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F42 2. The appropriate authority may make regulations laying down rules on the conditions on which the supporting documents referred to in Article 49 are to be kept, including their form and the time period of their storage.]

Textual Amendments

F40 Art. 50 heading substituted (8.6.2020) by The Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/576), regs. 1, 2(3); and Art. 50 heading substituted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(17)(a) (as substituted by S.I. 2020/1445, regs. 1(2)(b), 3(6)(d)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F41 Art. 50(1) omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(10)(a); and Art. 50(1) omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(17)(b) (as substituted by S.I. 2020/1445, regs. 1(2)(b), 3(6)(d)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F42 Art. 50(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Agriculture (Legislative Functions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/748), regs. 1, 10; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Section II U.K. Clearance

F43 Article 51 U.K. Clearance of accounts

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Textual Amendments

F43 Arts. 51-53 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as they relate to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(11); and Arts. 51-53 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(18); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F43 Article 52 U.K. Conformity clearance

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Textual Amendments

F43 Arts. 51-53 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as they relate to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(11); and Arts. 51-53 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(18); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F43 Article 53 U.K. Commission powers

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Textual Amendments

F43 Arts. 51-53 omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as they relate to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(11); and Arts. 51-53 omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as they relate to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(18); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Section III U.K. Irregularities

Article 54 E+S+N.I. Common Provisions

1. For any undue payment following the occurrence of irregularity or negligence, [F44 the relevant authority] shall request recovery from the beneficiary within 18 months after the approval and, where applicable, reception, by the paying agency or body responsible for the recovery, of a control report or similar document, stating that an irregularity has taken place. The corresponding amounts shall be recorded at the time of the recovery request in the debtors' ledger of the paying agency.

F45 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3. On duly justified grounds, [F46 the relevant authority] may decide not to pursue recovery. [F47 A decision to this effect may be taken only in the following cases:

(a) where the costs already and likely to be effected total more than the amount to be recovered, which condition shall be considered to have been met if:

(i)

the amount to be recovered from the beneficiary in the context of an individual payment for an aid scheme or support measure, not including interest, does not exceed EUR 100; or

(ii)

[F48 the amount to be recovered from the beneficiary in the context of an individual payment for an aid scheme or support measure, not including interest, falls between EUR 100 and EUR 250 and the [F49 relevant authority] concerned applies a threshold equal to or higher than the amount to be recovered under [F50 the law applying in the constituent nation] for not pursuing national debts.]

(b) where recovery proves impossible owing to the insolvency, recorded and recognised under [F51 the law applying in the constituent nation], of the debtor or the persons legally responsible for the irregularity.]

F52 ...

F53 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F53 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Extent Information

E1 This version of this provision applies to England, Scotland and Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for Wales only

Textual Amendments

F44 Words in Art. 54(1) substituted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(12)(a); and words in Art. 54(1) substituted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(19)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F45 Art. 54(2) omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(12)(b); and Art. 54(2) omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(19)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F46 Words in Art. 54(3) substituted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(12)(c)(i); and words in Art. 54(3) substituted (31.12.2020 in so far as relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(19)(c)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F47 Words in Art. 54(3) omitted (E.) (26.3.2021 insofar as relates to direct payments) by virtue of The Direct Payments to Farmers (Reductions and Simplifications) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/407), regs. 1(2), 2(2)

F48 Substituted by Regulation (EU) 2017/2393 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2017 amending Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), (EU) No 1306/2013 on the financing, management and monitoring of the common agricultural policy, (EU) No 1307/2013 establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy, (EU) No 1308/2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and (EU) No 652/2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain, animal health and animal welfare, and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material.

F49 Words in Art. 54(3)(a)(ii) substituted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(12)(c)(ii)(aa); and words in Art. 54(3)(a)(ii) substituted (31.12.2020 insofar as relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(19)(c)(ii)(aa); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F50 Words in Art. 54(3)(a)(ii) substituted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(12)(c)(ii)(bb); and words in Art. 54(3)(a)(ii) substituted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(19)(c)(ii)(bb); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F51 Words in Art. 54(3)(b) substituted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(12)(c)(iii); and words in Art. 54(3)(b) substituted (31.12.2020 in so far as relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(19)(c)(iii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F52 Words in Art. 54(3) omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(12)(c)(iv); and words in Art. 54(3) omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(19)(c)(iv); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F53 Art. 54(4)(5) omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(12)(d); and Art. 54(4)(5) omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(19)(d); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Article 54 W Common Provisions

1. For any undue payment following the occurrence of irregularity or negligence, [F60 the relevant authority] shall request recovery from the beneficiary F61 ... after the approval and, where applicable, reception, by the paying agency or body responsible for the recovery, of a control report or similar document, stating that an irregularity has taken place. The corresponding amounts shall be recorded at the time of the recovery request in the debtors' ledger of the paying agency.

F62 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3. On duly justified grounds, [F63 the relevant authority] may decide not to pursue recovery. A decision to this effect may be taken only in the following cases:

(a) where the costs already and likely to be effected total more than the amount to be recovered, which condition shall be considered to have been met if:

(i)

the amount to be recovered from the beneficiary in the context of an individual payment for an aid scheme or support measure, not including interest, does not exceed [F64 £100]; or

(ii)

[F65 the amount to be recovered from the beneficiary in the context of an individual payment for an aid scheme or support measure, not including interest, falls between [F66 £100] and [F67 £250] and the [F68 relevant authority] concerned applies a threshold equal to or higher than the amount to be recovered under [F69 the law applying in the constituent nation] for not pursuing national debts.]

(b) where recovery proves impossible owing to the insolvency, recorded and recognised under [F70 the law applying in the constituent nation], of the debtor or the persons legally responsible for the irregularity.

F71 ...

F72 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F72 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Extent Information

E2 This version of this provision applies to Wales only; a separate version has been created for England, Scotland and Northern Ireland only

Textual Amendments

F60 Words in Art. 54(1) substituted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(12)(a); and words in Art. 54(1) substituted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(19)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F61 Words in Art. 54(1) omitted (W.) (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to direct payments) by virtue of The Direct Payments to Farmers and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1556), regs. 1(2)(a), 2(5)(a); and words in Art. 54(1) omitted (W.) (26.3.2021 in so far as it relates to domestic support for rural development) by virtue of The Agricultural Support (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/400), regs. 1(2), 2(7)(a)

F62 Art. 54(2) omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(12)(b); and Art. 54(2) omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(19)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F63 Words in Art. 54(3) substituted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(12)(c)(i); and words in Art. 54(3) substituted (31.12.2020 in so far as relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(19)(c)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F64 Sum in Art. 54(3)(a)(i) substituted (W.) (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to direct payments) by The Direct Payments to Farmers and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1556), regs. 1(2)(a), 2(5)(b)(i); and sum in Art. 54(3)(a)(i) substituted (W.) (26.3.2021 in so far as it relates to domestic support for rural development) by The Agricultural Support (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/400), regs. 1(2), 2(7)(b)(i)

F65 Substituted by Regulation (EU) 2017/2393 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2017 amending Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), (EU) No 1306/2013 on the financing, management and monitoring of the common agricultural policy, (EU) No 1307/2013 establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy, (EU) No 1308/2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and (EU) No 652/2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain, animal health and animal welfare, and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material.

F66 Sum in Art. 54(3)(a)(ii) substituted (W.) (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to direct payments) by The Direct Payments to Farmers and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1556), regs. 1(2)(a), 2(5)(b)(ii)(aa); and sum in Art. 54(3)(a)(ii) substituted (W.) (26.3.2021 in so far as it relates to domestic support for rural development) by The Agricultural Support (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/400), regs. 1(2), 2(7)(b)(ii)(aa)

F67 Sum in Art. 54(3)(a)(ii) substituted (W.) (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to direct payments) by The Direct Payments to Farmers and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1556), regs. 1(2)(a), 2(5)(b)(ii)(bb); and sum in Art. 54(3)(a)(ii) substituted (W.) (26.3.2021 in so far as it relates to domestic support for rural development) by The Agricultural Support (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/400), regs. 1(2), 2(7)(b)(ii)(bb)

F68 Words in Art. 54(3)(a)(ii) substituted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(12)(c)(ii)(aa); and words in Art. 54(3)(a)(ii) substituted (31.12.2020 insofar as relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(19)(c)(ii)(aa); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F69 Words in Art. 54(3)(a)(ii) substituted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(12)(c)(ii)(bb); and words in Art. 54(3)(a)(ii) substituted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(19)(c)(ii)(bb); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F70 Words in Art. 54(3)(b) substituted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(12)(c)(iii); and words in Art. 54(3)(b) substituted (31.12.2020 in so far as relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(19)(c)(iii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F71 Words in Art. 54(3) omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(12)(c)(iv); and words in Art. 54(3) omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(19)(c)(iv); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F72 Art. 54(4)(5) omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(12)(d); and Art. 54(4)(5) omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(19)(d); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F56 Article 55 U.K. [F54 Provisions specific to direct payment support] [F55 Provisions specific to CMO support]

[F54 Sums recovered following the occurrence of irregularity or negligence and the interest thereon must be made over to the paying agency and booked by it as revenue collected in connection with direct payment support.]

[F55 Sums recovered following the occurrence of irregularity or negligence and the interest thereon must be made over to the paying agency and booked by it as revenue collected in connection with CMO support.]]

Textual Amendments

F54 Art. 55 substituted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(13)

F55 Art. 55 substituted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(20) (S.I. 2020/1445, regs. 1(2)(b), 3(6)(e)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F56 Art. 55 omitted (W.) (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to direct payments) by virtue of The Direct Payments to Farmers and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1556), regs. 1(2)(a), 2(6)

[F57 [F58 Article 56 U.K. Provisions specific to support for rural development

Where irregularities or negligence are detected in rural development operations or programmes, the relevant authority must make financial adjustments by totally or partially cancelling the funding concerned. In making the financial adjustments, the relevant authority must take into consideration the nature and gravity of the irregularities detected and the loss to public funds.

Amounts which are cancelled and amounts which are recovered, together with any interest, must be reallocated to the rural development programme to which they relate, but may not be allocated to operations which have been subject to a financial adjustment under paragraph 1. Where such amounts are received after the closure of the rural development programme to which they relate, they must either be allocated to other agricultural support measures or returned to the relevant consolidated fund.

For the purposes of the second paragraph, the ‘relevant consolidated fund’ is:

(a) in relation to England, the consolidated fund;

(b) in relation to Wales, the Welsh consolidated fund;

(c) in relation to Scotland, the Scottish consolidated fund;

(d) in relation to Northern Ireland, the Northern Ireland consolidated fund.]]

Textual Amendments

F57 Art. 56 substituted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(21); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F58 Art. 56 omitted (W.) (26.3.2021 in so far as it relates to domestic support for rural development) by virtue of The Agricultural Support (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/400), regs. 1(2), 2(8)

[F59 Article 57 U.K. Power to make regulations

In order to ensure correct and efficient application of the provisions relating to the conditions for the recovery of undue payments and interest thereon, the appropriate authority may make regulations setting out procedures for such recovery as set out in this Section.]

Textual Amendments

F59 Art. 57 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Agriculture (Legislative Functions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/748), regs. 1, 11; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Title 4 heading omitted (31.1.2020 in so far as it relates to the Common Agricultural Policy direct payment schemes) by virtue of The Financing, Management and Monitoring of Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/90), regs. 1(2), 6(1); and words in Title 4 heading omitted (31.12.2020 in so far as it relates to common organisation of the markets and rural development measures) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Financing, Management and Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/763), regs. 1, 6(1); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)