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1. An automated information system, the ‘Customs Information System’, hereinafter referred to as the ‘CIS’, is hereby established to meet the requirements of the administrative authorities responsible for applying the legislation on customs or agricultural matters, as well as those of the Commission.

2. The aim of the CIS, in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation, shall be to assist in preventing, investigating and prosecuting operations which are in breach of customs or agricultural legislation by making information available more rapidly and thereby increasing the effectiveness of the cooperation and control procedures of the competent authorities referred to in this Regulation.

3. The customs authorities of the Member States may use the technical infrastucture of the CIS in the performance of their duties in the framework of the customs cooperation referred to in in Articles 29 and 30 ◄ of the Treaty on European Union. In such a case, the Commission shall ensure the technical management of the infrastructure.

4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 43 determining those operations in connection with the application of agricultural regulations which require the introduction of information into the CIS. Those delegated acts shall be adopted by 29 February 2016.

————— 6. The Member States and the Commission, hereinafter referred to as the ‘CIS partners’, shall take part in the CIS under the conditions laid down in this Title.