# The Agriculture (Hardship Payment) Scheme (Northern Ireland) 2009, Introduction: Introductory text


Agriculture
Made 19th February 2009
Coming into operation 5th March 2009
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development makes the following Scheme in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 1(1) and 2 of the Agriculture (Temporary Assistance) Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 and with the approval of the Minister for Finance and Personnel.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2009/60/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/agriculture-hardship-payment-scheme-northern-ireland-2009/introduction
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