So far as a specified function under F1EU law, or a function to which section 53(2)(a) of the 1998 Act applies, is exercisable in relation to a Scottish farmer it shall be treated for all purposes of the 1998 Act as exercisable in or as regards Scotland.

In this article–

• “Scottish farmer” means a farmer whose holding is situated wholly or partly in Scotland and “farmer” and “holding” shall have the same meaning as in Article 1.4 of Council Regulation 3508/92 establishing an integrated administration and control system for certain Community aid schemes; and

• “specified function under F1EU law” means any function related to the implementation of any legislative instrument of the F1European Union adopted in pursuance of its common agricultural policy, which applies in relation to agricultural activities by reference to a holding.