
1 
These Regulations may be cited as the Rural Development Contracts (Rural Priorities) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2012 and come into force on 1st January 2013.
2 
Part 1 (option, activities and eligibility conditions and rates of payment) of Schedule 2 (rural priorities options) to the Rural Development Contracts (Rural Priorities) (Scotland) Regulations 2008 is amended in accordance with regulations 3 and 4.
3 
In option 75 (erosion control), in column 2 omit paragraph (3).
4 
In option 80 (open grazed grassland management for chough), in column 2—
(a) in paragraph (2)(i) for “treats livestock” substitute “ensures that livestock must only be treated”;
(b) in paragraph (2)(j) for “20th June” substitute “30th June” and at the end of that sub‑paragraph omit “and”; and
(c) in paragraph (2)(k) after “species” insert—“; and
(l) cuts hay and silage, in accordance with any applicable programme guidance, in a manner which minimises the risk of injury to ground nesting birds”.
PAUL WHEELHOUSE
Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers
St Andrew’s House,
Edinburgh
15th November 2012