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Council Directive 72/160/EEC of 17 April 1972 concerning… Article 5

Council Directive 72/160/EEC of 17 April 1972 concerning… Article 5

Article 5

1. At least 85 % of the utilized agricultural area released by persons benefiting under the measures provided for in Article 2 (1) (a) and (b) must either: (a) be leased for a minimum period of twelve years, or convey in absolute ownership or by way of emphyteutic lease, to farmers benefiting from incentives given under Article 8 of the Directive on the modernization of farms ; or (b) be withdrawn from agricultural use permanently, in particular by being reallocated for afforestation, recreational activities public health or other public purposes. 2. However, if no farmers as referred to in paragraph 1 (a) can be found, the utilized agricultural area released may, on conditions to be laid down by Member States, be reallocated to other farms. 3. The utilized agricultural area released may also be offered, either on lease for at least twelve years or for sale, to land agencies appointed by Member States for the purpose of reallocation in accordance with paragraph 1. These agencies may lay down conditions for the temporary use of such land. TITLE II Financial and general provisions

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