Transport (Scotland) Act 2001

[F113KMaking of franchising frameworkS
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(1)This section applies where a panel convened under section 13J has approved the making of a proposed franchising framework.

(2)The local transport authority may, not later than 6 months after the date of the approval, make the franchising framework.

(3)Not later than 14 days after the date on which a franchising framework is made, the local transport authority must—

(a)give notice of their having made the framework in such manner as they consider appropriate for bringing the notice to the attention of persons in their area, and

(b)send a copy of the framework to the traffic commissioner.

(4)A notice under subsection (3)(a) must state where a copy of the franchising framework may be viewed.

(5)A franchising framework is, in so far as relating to a local service included in it, to come into operation—

(a)in a case where the framework specifies the date on which it is to come into operation in respect of that service, on the date so specified, and

(b)subject to section 13M, in a case where no date is specified in the framework, on such date as is specified in or determined under the franchise agreement entered into in respect of the service.]

Textual Amendments

F1Pt. 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.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)