1.Fishery producer organisations and aquaculture producer organisations (‘producer organisations’) may be established on the initiative of producers of fishery or aquaculture products in one or more Member States and recognised in accordance with Section II.
2.Where relevant, the specific situation of small-scale producers shall be taken into account when establishing producer organisations.
3.A producer organisation that is representative of both fishery and aquaculture activities may be established as a joint fishery and aquaculture producer organisation.