1.The regions referred to in Article 52(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 [F1are the regions defined by the relevant authority prior to exit day,] in accordance with objective and non-discriminatory criteria such as the agronomic and socioeconomic characteristics and the regional agricultural potential, or the institutional or administrative structure. Such regions may differ from regions established under other support schemes provided for in Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013.
2.When defining the specific types of farming or specific agricultural sectors referred to in Article 52(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013, [F2the relevant authority] shall take into account in particular the relevant production structures and conditions of the region or sector concerned.
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Textual Amendments
F1Words in Art. 52(1) substituted (31.1.2020) by The Rules for Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/91), regs. 1(2), 14(1)(a)
F2Words in Art. 52(2) substituted (31.1.2020) by The Rules for Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/91), regs. 1(2), 14(1)(b)