Transport (Scotland) Act 2001

[F1 13C Overview of process S

(1) Before making a franchising framework under section 13K, the local transport authority must—

(a) prepare a proposed franchising framework which meets the requirements of section 13D,

(b) prepare an assessment of the proposed framework in accordance with section 13E,

(c) obtain a report from an auditor in accordance with section 13F,

(d) carry out the consultation required under section 13G,

(e) make such modifications under section 13H (if any) as they consider appropriate in light of the consultation and, if they consider that it is required under subsection (3) of that section, repeat the steps in paragraphs (b) to (d) of this section,

(f) obtain approval to make the proposed framework (or the framework as modified) from a panel convened for that purpose by the traffic commissioner under section 13J,

(g) comply with such additional procedural requirements as may be prescribed.

(2) Where the making of a proposed franchising framework has been approved under section 13J, it may be made by the local transport authority under section 13K.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Pt. 2 Ch. 2 substituted for ss. 13-27 and cross-heading (4.12.2023) by Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 (asp 17), ss. 38(2), 130(2) (with s. 126); S.S.I. 2023/250, sch.