TITLE IITHE INTEGRATED ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM
CHAPTER IVCALCULATION OF AID AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES RELATING TO DIRECT PAYMENTS SCHEMES AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT MEASURES IN THE SCOPE OF THE INTEGRATED SYSTEM
SECTION 4Voluntary coupled support based on livestock aid applications under animal aid schemes or rural development support based on payment claims under animal-related support measures
F1Article 32Exceptions from the application of administrative penalties in cases of natural circumstances
The administrative penalties provided for in Article 31 shall not apply in cases where the beneficiary is unable to comply with the eligibility criteria, commitments or other obligations as a result of natural circumstances affecting the herd or flock, provided that he has informed the competent authority in writing within ten working days of finding any reduction in the number of animals.
Without prejudice to the actual circumstances to be taken into account in individual cases, the competent authorities may recognise natural circumstances affecting the herd or flock consisting of
- (a)
the death of an animal as a consequence of a disease; or - (b)
the death of an animal following an accident for which the beneficiary cannot be held responsible.