Point in time view as at 01/04/2014.
Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010, Section 15 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 12 August 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(1)Licensing rules must provide for—
(a)consultation with the [F1CMA], where appropriate in accordance with subsection (2), in relation to a licence application,
(b)how the approved regulator is to deal with a licence application where it believes that granting it would cause (directly or indirectly) a material and adverse effect on the provision of legal services.
(2)For the purpose of subsection (1)(a), it is appropriate to consult the [F1CMA] where the approved regulator believes that the granting of the licence application may have the effect of—
(a)preventing competition within the legal services market, or
(b)significantly restricting or distorting such competition.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 15(1)(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 194; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
Commencement Information
I1S. 15 in force at 1.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/180, art. 3, Sch.
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