F1Transfer of a holding7.

(1)

In determining eligible land under regulation 6(1), the decision of the Scottish Ministers shall be in accordance with Article 50 of Commission Regulation 2419/2001 as appropriate.

(2)

For the purpose of paragraph 6 of Article 50 of Commission Regulation 2419/2001, the Scottish Ministers shall grant less favoured area support to the transferor of a holding, if the transferor–

(a)

fulfils the conditions laid down by paragraphs 2 to 5 of Article 50 of Commission Regulation 2419/2001; and

(b)

has been in continuous occupation of the holding for a period of not less than 183 calendar days in the Scheme Year concerned.