Council Regulation (EC) No. 1260/1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Fisheries Keyword Agricultural development Special fund Less favoured areas Subsidy/incentive Institution Policy/planning Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Regulation entered into force on 29 June 1999. Abstract This Regulation lays down the financial aid framework which shall apply pursuant to the objectives referred to in articles 158 and 160 of the Treaty establishing the European Community. In particular, the Community aims at reducing disparities between the various levels of development of the different regions and the backwardness of the least-favoured regions or islands, including rural areas. These objectives shall be pursued through the financial instruments hereby provided, which cover differ Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Implemented by Fisheries and Aquaculture Structures (Grants) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 1117 of 2001). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2001 Keyword: Mariculture, Marine fisheries, Subsidy/incentive Source: FAO, FAOLEX