47.This section makes provision for commencement. Subsection (1) enables the Scottish Ministers to commence Parts 1 and 2 on a date or dates appointed by order. Part 3 of the Act (sections 16 and 17) comes into force on the day after Royal Assent.
48.This section provides for the short title of the Act.
49.The schedule lists the authorities which must comply with the records management duties under Part 1 of the Act. The list of authorities can be amended by order under section 2.