Modification of Ministerial functions relating to sea fisheries, aquaculture and agriculture

7.—(1) So far as a specified function under [F1 EU] law, or a function to which section 53(2)(a) of the 1998 Act applies, is exercisable by a Minister of the Crown in relation to a Scottish farmer it may be exercised separately. U.K.

(2) In this article–

“Scottish farmer” means a farmer whose holding is situated wholly or partly in Scotland and “farmer” and “holding” shall have the same meaning as in Article 1.4 of Council Regulation 3508/92 establishing an integrated administration and control system for certain Community aid schemes; and

“specified function under [F1 EU] law” means any function related to the implementation of any legislative instrument of the [F1 European Union adopted in pursuance of its common agricultural policy, which applies in relation to agricultural activities by reference to a holding.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Order substituted (22.4.2011) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), arts. 2, 3-6

Commencement Information

I1 Art. 7 in force at 1.7.1999 in accordance with, see art. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Order substituted (22.4.2011) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), arts. 2, 3-6

Commencement Information

I1 Art. 7 in force at 1.7.1999 in accordance with, see art. 1(1)