Article 9

1. Member States shall forward to the Commission the plans provided for in Articles 2 and 3 and the information required under Articles 2 (3) (c) and (d), and 3 (3) (c) and (d) prior to their implementation, not later than three months after the entry into effect of this Directive, and annually thereafter. The plans provided for in Article 4 shall be forwarded annually to the Commission by Member States, and prior to their implementation in the case of Member States which have not yet drawn up plans. 2. The Commission shall examine the plans forwarded in accordance with paragraph 1 for the purpose of determining whether, in terms of conformity with this Directive and having regard to the objectives thereof, the conditions for financial contribution by the Community are met. Within two months following the receipt of any plan, the Commission shall submit a draft Decision to the Standing Veterinary Committee. The Committee shall issue its opinion in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 11, within a time limit set by the chairman. The Fund Committee shall be consulted on the financial aspects.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-08 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.