
Article 1 
Latvia is released from the obligation to apply Directive 66/402/EEC, with the exception of Article 14(1), in respect of the species of Avena strigosa Schreb.
Article 2 

1. Latvia is released from the obligation to apply Directive 2002/57/EC, with the exception of Article 17, in respect of the species of Brassica nigra (L.) Koch.
2. Latvia is released from the obligation to apply Directive 2002/57/EC, with the exception of Articles 17 and 22(1), in respect of the species of Helianthus annuus L.
Article 3 
This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Latvia.
Done at Brussels, 6 April 2010.
For the Commission
John DALLI
Member of the Commission