Note as to Earlier Commencement Orders
3. The following provisions of the Act have been brought into force by the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/205)–
| Provision | Date of Commencement |
|---|---|
| Section 2(1)(n) | 1st April 2003 |
| Section 2(7) so far as not already in force on 1st April 2003(1) | 1st April 2003 |
| Section 2(8) | 1st April 2003 |
| Section 2(27) | 1st April 2003 |
| Section 8 | 1st April 2003 |
(1)
Section 2(7) was brought partially into force on 1st April 2002 by S.S.I. 2002/162.