# The Direct Payments Ceilings Regulations 2020, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Agriculture
Made 14th July 2020
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by Articles 6(3) and 7(3) of Regulation (EU) No. 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy , having obtained the consent of the relevant authorities for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in accordance with Articles 6(4) and 7(4) of that Regulation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/760/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/direct-payments-ceilings-regulations-2020/introduction
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