S.L. 595.39 Art. 3Responsibilities of the Agency.

(1) In the execution of its functions, the Agency shall have the following responsibilities:

(a) implement regulations and Government’s policy in sales and marketing of food from farming and fisheries;

(b) advise the Minister and support Government policy in sales and marketing of food from farming and fisheries;

(c) regulate the sales and marketing of food from farming and fisheries, and administer the legally established markets for agriculture and fisheries (Pitkalija and Pixkerija);

(d) support enterprises in the farming and fisheries food system; and

(e) exercise any function that may be assigned by the responsible Minister.

(2) The Agency shall have the power to:

(a) collaborate with other agencies, corporations, authorities, government and non-government entities and other persons for the carrying out of its functions;

(b) enter into arrangements with public bodies, public authorities, government departments, public corporations, and local councils in fulfilling its functions;

(c) establish fees for the services it provides;

(d) create revenue streams from the sale of food from farming and fisheries;

(e) manage its own finances; and

(f) with the consent of the Minister, enter into joint ventures or partnerships or other agreements to fulfil any of its functions.