42.Section 19 defines different terms used in the Act.
43.Section 20 gives the Scottish Ministers powers to make regulations in consequence of, or to give full effect to, the Act (or changes that are made to legislation relating to the registration of voters).
44.Section 21 states when commencement occurs.
45.Section 22 gives the short title of the Act.
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