1.The conditions for start-up assistance for young farmers laid down in Article 8(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 must be met at the time when the individual decision to grant support is taken.
2.A period not exceeding five years may be allowed after starting up in order to meet the requirements relating to occupational skill and competence, economic viability and minimum standards regarding the environment, hygiene and animal welfare, if the young farmer needs a period of adaptation in which to start up or to restructure the holding.
The individual decision to grant the aid provided for in Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 shall be taken no later than 12 months after start-up as defined by the provisions in force in the Member States.