Interpretation, commencement and short title
Section 82 and schedule 10 – Interpretation
250.Section 82 defines “Lord President” for the purposes of the Act, and introduces a list of expressions used in the Act in schedule 10.
Section 83 – Commencement
251.Section 83 makes provision as to the commencement of the Act. Sections 76 to 78 come into force on the day after Royal Assent. All other provisions are to come into force on such day as the Scottish Ministers may, by order, appoint. Any such order may include transitional, transitory or saving provision.