3.

Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2, Member States may, in relation to the activities referred to in Chapter II of Annex IV, on an objective and non-discriminatory basis, reduce the amount of the fees or charges, taking into account: the interests of operators with a low throughput; the traditional methods used for production, processing and distribution; the needs of operators located in regions subject to specific geographical constraints; and the operators’ record of compliance with the relevant rules referred to in Article 1(2) as ascertained through official controls.

← art_79__para_2__point_c__point_ii__text_1 · All articles · art_79__para_3__text_1 →

Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-02 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.