CHAPTER IIPROVISIONS SUPPLEMENTING RULES ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT MEASURES
Article 14Conversion or adjustment of commitments
1.
Member States may authorise one commitment under Articles 28, 29, 33 or 34 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 to be converted into another commitment during the period of its operation, provided that all the following conditions are fulfilled:
(a)
the conversion is of significant benefit to the environment or to animal welfare;
(b)
the existing commitment is substantially reinforced;
(c)
the approved rural development programme includes the commitments concerned.
A new commitment shall be undertaken for the full period specified in the relevant measure irrespective of the period for which the original commitment has already been implemented.
2.
Member States may allow commitments under Articles 28, 29, 33 and 34 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 to be adjusted during the period for which they apply, provided that the approved rural development programme provides the possibility for such adjustment and that the adjustment is duly justified having regard to the achievement of the objectives of the original commitment.
The beneficiary shall fulfil the adjusted commitment for the remainder of the duration of the original commitment.
Adjustments may also take the form of an extension of the duration of the commitment.