The provisions of the Chapter relating to rules on competition shall apply to production of and trade in agricultural products only to the extent determined by the European Parliament and the Council within the framework of Article 43(2) and in accordance with the procedure laid down therein, account being taken of the objectives set out in Article 39. 

The Council, on a proposal from the Commission, may authorise the granting of aid: 

a) for the protection of enterprises handicapped by structural or natural conditions;
b) within the framework of economic development programmes.