Commission Regulation (EC) No 2183/97 of 3 November 1997 fixing the minimum yield to be achieved before aid for fibre flax production can be granted

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2183/97 of 3 November 1997 fixing the minimum yield to be achieved before aid for fibre flax production can be granted
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1308/70 of 29 June 1970 on the common organization of the market in flax and hemp (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2),
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 619/71 of 22 March 1971 laying down general rules for granting aid for flax and hemp (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 154/97 (4), and in particular the second paragraph of Article 6 thereof,
Whereas the different methods used for harvesting affect yields differently; whereas separate minimum yields should therefore be fixed, according to the harvesting method used;
Whereas, to take account of existing growing methods in certain Member States in particular, a transitional period should be provided for those Member States with a view to the gradual introduction of minimum yields in accordance with good-growing practice;
Whereas the areas and production on the basis of which the yield is to be calculated should be defined;
Whereas a reduction in the aid should be provided for where the minimum yield is not achieved, any such reductions being proportional;
Whereas, in cases of duly recognized exceptional weather conditions, the areas affected must not be disqualified from aid;
Whereas the Management Committee for Flax and Hemp has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,