In section 72 of the 2003 Act (provisions supplementary to section 71)—
(a)in subsection (1), for “or articles of association”, substitute “ , articles of association, constitution or registered rules (as defined in section 71(8)) ”, and
(b)after subsection (2), insert—
“(3)Subsection (2) does not apply if the crofting community body would no longer be entitled to buy the land because the land is not eligible croft land.
(4)Where the power conferred by subsection (2) is (or is to be) exercised in relation to land, Ministers may make an order relating to, or to matters connected with, the acquisition of the land.
(5)An order under subsection (4) may—
(a)apply, modify or exclude any enactment which relates to any matter as to which an order could be made under that subsection,
(b)make such modifications of enactments as appear to Ministers to be necessary or expedient in consequence of any provision of the order or otherwise in connection with the order.”.
Commencement Information
I1S. 63 in force at 16.12.2016 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2016/394, art. 2, sch.
I2S. 63 in force at 24.2.2021 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2020/448, art. 2 (with art. 3)