Regulation 2 Amendment to the Suckler Cow Premium Regulations 1993

The Suckler Cow Premium Regulations 1993^f1 are amended by the insertion of the following paragraphs after paragraph (3) of regulation 3:–

“(4)

The Scottish Ministers may authorise any person to submit an application for premium by electronic means within the meaning of Article 5a of Commission Regulation (EEC) No. 3887/92 laying down detailed rules for applying the integrated administration and control system for certain Community aid schemes^f2 last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2801/1999^f3.

(5)

An authorisation under paragraph (4) above–

(a)

shall be in writing, and may be made subject to conditions;

(b)

may be amended, suspended or revoked by notice in writing at any time;

(c)

shall specify the method of transmission; and

(d)

shall specify the format in which the data shall be transmitted.

(6)

Applications by electronic means shall–

(a)

contain the information as required by Article 5 of Regulation 3887/92 for applications;

(b)

identify the applicant; and

(c)

be submitted at any time during the period specified in paragraph (1) of this regulation.

(7)

Applications by electronic means under paragraph 4 above shall be sufficient evidence of the matters stated therein or appearing therefrom in any legal proceedings.”.