Note as to Earlier Commencement Orders
1. The following provisions of the Act have been brought into force by the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2001 (S.S.I. 2001/304):–
| Provision | Date of commencement |
|---|---|
| Sections 5(1) and (2), 6, 24(1), 29, 30, 53 to 55, 63 to 65, 67, 71, 79 (partially), 80(3) and (4), and paragraphs 20 and 23(7) of schedule 3 | 1st October 2001 |
| Section 70 | 20th December 2001 |