Explanatory Notes

Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016

2016 asp 18

22 April 2016

Commentary on Sections

Part 2 – the Scottish Land Commission

Chapter 3 – the Tenant Farming Commissioner
Tenant Farming Commissioner: inquiry function
Section 37 – Recommendations by Tenant Farming Commissioner for modern list of improvements

113.Section 37 places an obligation on the Tenant Farming Commissioner to prepare a report for submission to the Scottish Ministers with recommendations for a modernised list of improvements to agricultural holdings. The Commissioner must consult persons appearing to the Commissioner to have an interest in the draft recommendations before submitting the report to the Scottish Ministers.