Article 1

Implementing Decision 2011/778/EU is amended as follows:

1. (1)

   in Article 1(2), point (c) is replaced by the following:

   ‘(c)

   for the potato-marketing seasons from 1 December to 31 March of each year until 31 March 2024.’;

2. (2)

   Article 15 is replaced by the following:

   ‘Article 15

   The authorisation to provide for derogations referred to in Article 1 shall be revoked prior to 31 March 2024 if:

   1. (a)

      the provisions laid down in Articles 2 to 13:

      1. (i)

         are shown to be insufficient to prevent the introduction into the Union of the harmful organisms referred to in Article 2; or

      2. (ii)

         have not been complied with;

   2. (b)

      there are elements which would militate against the proper functioning of the “pest free area” concept in Canada.’