CHAPTER IPRODUCER ORGANISATIONS

SECTION 1Introductory provision

Article 1B Definition of appropriate authority

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For the purposes of this Regulation, ‘appropriate authority’ means:

a

in relation to England, the Secretary of State;

b

in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;

c

in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers;

d

in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.

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But the appropriate authority is the Secretary of State:

a

in relation to Scotland, at any time that the Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers so agree;

b

in relation to Northern Ireland, at any time that the Secretary of State and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs so agree.

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The relevant authorities for Scotland and Northern Ireland must ensure that a statement identifying the appropriate authority for their constituent nation is published on websites maintained by them or on their behalf.