Explanatory Notes

Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016

2016 asp 18

22 April 2016

Commentary on Sections

Part 5 – Right to Buy Land to Further Sustainable Development

Mediation

Section 73 – Mediation

378.Subsection (1) provides that the Scottish Ministers may arrange or facilitate mediation in relation to a proposed exercise of the Part 5 right to buy.

379.Subsection (2) sets out the persons who may request mediation under subsection (1).

380.Subsection (3) identifies steps the Scottish Ministers may take in arranging or facilitating mediation.