Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry carrying into effect the initiative of the European Communities PESCA (No. 1070 of 1996). Country/Territory Finland Document type Regulation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Subsidy/incentive Institution Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force on 1 January, 1997. Abstract The Decree concerns financial support of the European Communities in the framework of PESCA. The competent authority for the payment of such grants is the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Decisions on applications shall be prepared by the Rural Activities District Offices (art. 2). Article 3 adds a condition respecting the professional experience and capacity for the granting of support to those established in the PESCA programme. Applications shall be made to the authorities competent for Full text English/Swedish Website www.finlex.fi References - Legislation Amended by Decree to amend the Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry carrying into effect the initiative of the European Communities PESCA (No. 30 of 1999). Legislation | Finland | 1999 Keyword: Subsidy/incentive, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree to amend the Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry carrying into effect the initiative of the European Communities PESCA (No. 722 of 1998). Legislation | Finland | 1998 Keyword: Subsidy/incentive Source: FAO, FAOLEX