9Application for support under Scheme

9 Application for support under Scheme

(1)  A farmer who is eligible under the Scheme may apply to the Authority for support under the Scheme.

(2)  An application under subsection (1) is to be made in the form and manner determined by the Authority.

(3)  For the purpose of considering an application, the Authority may require –

(a) the applicant to make a statutory declaration in relation to any statement made in that application; and

(b) the applicant, the applicant's spouse and any creditor of the applicant to produce the information, accounts and documents which the Authority considers relevant.