The Sheep Annual Premium (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001
These Regulations further amend the Sheep Annual Premium Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1992 (“the 1992 Regulations”) to provide for a shorter period in which to apply for sheep annual premium in respect of any marketing year as defined by Article 3(3) of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2467/98 (O.J. No. L312, 10.11.98, p. 1). A producer shall deliver his application on or after 4th December in the preceeding calendar year and not later than 4th January in the marketing year. Previously the producer was requested to deliver his application in the period from 27th November 2000 to 29th December 2000.