This Decree establishes the modalities of setting up and functioning of special fund for payments for agricultural commodities purchased for public needs. The purpose of setting up the Fund shall be to ensure timely payment for agricultural commodities purchased for public needs and, in particular, for purchase of cotton and grains. Sources of finances of the Fund shall be: (a) advance payments from forward contracts for cotton export; (d) credits; (e) remaining finances as a result of price cha