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4(1)The Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 is amended by this paragraph.
(2)In section 33B (statement on exercise of power to modify section 33)—
(a)in subsection (1), for “12” substitute “18”,
(b)after subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations modify subsection (1) so as to extend the period mentioned in subsection (1).
(1B)But the power may not be exercised to extend the period—
(a)by more than 6 months, or
(b)more than once.”,
(c)after subsection (3) insert—
“(4)Regulations under subsection (1A) are subject to the affirmative procedure.”.