Explanatory Notes

Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020

2020 asp 2

29 January 2020

Commentary

Final provisions

Section 40 - Interpretation

358.Section 40 introduces schedule 7, which contains the definitions of words and expressions used in this Act.

Section 41 - Commencement

359.Section 41 provides that this Act comes into force the day after receiving Royal Assent.

Section 42 – Short title

360.Section 42 confirms the short title of this Act: the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020.