Commencement
17.Under section 7, sections 6 and 8 come into force the day after Royal Assent (September 25, 2014). The other provisions in the Act will come into force by order on a day determined by Scottish Ministers.
17.Under section 7, sections 6 and 8 come into force the day after Royal Assent (September 25, 2014). The other provisions in the Act will come into force by order on a day determined by Scottish Ministers.
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