Valid from 26/01/2011
32Laying of Scottish statutory instruments before the Scottish ParliamentS
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(1)This section applies where an enactment authorises or requires the laying of a Scottish statutory instrument, or a draft of such an instrument, before the Scottish Parliament.
(2)Unless the contrary intention appears, the reference to the laying of the instrument, or draft instrument, is to be construed as a reference to the taking of such action as is specified in standing orders of the Parliament as constituting the laying of a Scottish statutory instrument, or a draft of such an instrument, before the Parliament.
(3)Failure to lay an instrument, or draft instrument, in accordance with the enactment does not affect the validity of the instrument.