Directive relative to the Plant Production Catastrophe Fund (No. 1439 of 1997).

A Fund for the compensation of loss in plant production due to climactic conditions is established within the Department of Agriculture. The Department may, in consultation with farmer associations, issue directions relative to the operation and administration of the Fund. The Fund shall be managed by a board of 6 members (sect. 4). The Board shall carry out the tasks outlined in section 5 including the supervision of the distribution of resources as well as handling appeals from decisions of county officials.