20 Citation, transitional provisions, commencement and extent.U.K.
(1)This Act may be cited as the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982.
(2)The transitional provisions in the Schedule to this Act shall have effect.
(3)Part I of this Act together with section 17 and so much of sections 18 and 19 above as relates to that Part shall not come into operation until 4th January 1983; and Part II of this Act together with so much of sections 18 and 19 above as relates to that Part shall not come into operation until such day as may be appointed by an order made by the Secretary of State.
(4)The power to make an order under subsection (3) above shall be exercisable by statutory instrument.
(5)No provision of this Act applies to a contract made before the provision comes into operation.
(6)This Act [F1except Part IA, which extends only to Scotland]extends to Northern Ireland [F2and Parts I and II do not extend] to Scotland.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 20(6) inserted (3.1.1995) by 1994 c. 35, ss. 6, 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 4 (with s. 8(3))
F2Words in s. 20(6) substituted (3.1.1995) by 1994 c. 35, ss. 6, 8(2), Sch. 1 para.4 (with s. 8(3))
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Power of appointment conferred by s. 20(3) fully exercised: 4.7.1983 appointed by S.I. 1982/1770, art. 2