# Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/39 of 3 November 2016 on rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to Union aid for the supply of fruit and vegetables, bananas and milk in educational establishments, Article 5: Payment of the aid

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

1. Aid relating to the supply and distribution of products shall only be paid:
(a) on presentation of a receipt for the quantities actually supplied and/or distributed; or
(b) if the relevant authority authorises the use of standard scales of unit costs, flat-rate financing and/or lump sums, on presentation of alternative proof that the quantities have been supplied and/or distributed for the purposes of the school scheme and paid for.
2. Aid relating to the accompanying educational measures, monitoring, evaluation and publicity shall only be paid upon delivery of the material or services concerned and upon submission of the related documentary evidence as required by the relevant authority or, if the relevant authority authorises the use of standard scales of unit costs, flat-rate financing and/or lump sums, on presentation of alternative proof that the material or services have been delivered and paid for.
3. Aid shall be paid by the relevant authority within 3 months of the date of submission of the aid application unless administrative inquiries have been initiated.
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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2017/39/article/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2017-39/article-5
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