Citation, commencement and interpretation1

1

This Order may be cited as the Sheriff Court Fees Amendment Order 2003, and shall come into force on 12th March 2003.

2

In this Order “the 1997 Order” means the Sheriff Court Fees Order 19972.

Amendment of the 1997 Order2

1

The 1997 Order is amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).

2

At the end of article 9(2) insert “or the Debt Arrangement and Attachment (Scotland) Act 20023”.

3

In column 1 of paragraph 37 of Schedule 1 (Table of Fees) for “sale” substitute “auction”.

Savings3

The provisions set out in paragraph 37 of Schedule 1 to the 1997 Order shall continue to have effect in respect of the fee payable for an inspection of a report of sale and auditor of court’s report until 1st June 2003.

JAMES WALLACEA member of the Scottish ExecutiveSt Andrew’s House, Edinburgh