Article 7U.K.Detailed rules for reduction or exclusion
1.Detailed rules for the reductions and exclusions referred to in Article 6 shall be laid down in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 144(2). In this context, account shall be taken of the severity, extent, permanence and repetition of the non-compliance found as well as of the criteria set out in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of this Article.
2.In case of negligence, the percentage of reduction shall not exceed 5 % and, in case of repeated non-compliance, 15 %.
3.In case of intentional non-compliance, the percentage of reduction shall not in principle be less than 20 % and may go as far as total exclusion from one or several aid schemes and apply for one or more calendar years.
4.In any case, the total amount of reductions and exclusions for one calendar year shall not be more than the total amount referred to in Article 6(1).