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Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020

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Power to modify notice periods

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8(1)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations—

(a)modify a reference to any period of time which is for the time being specified in any of paragraphs 2, 4, 6 and 7,

(b)modify how grounds for possession (however described) are grouped in any of paragraphs 2, 4, 6 and 7 for the purpose of determining which notice period applies,

(c)make consequential modifications to paragraph 9.

(2)But the power in sub-paragraph (1) may not be exercised so as to result in a period of time being specified that is in excess of six months.

(3)Sub-paragraph (1) applies to references to periods of time and grounds for possession (however described) whether or not they are contained in text which is to be treated as if inserted or substituted into another enactment.

(4)Regulations under sub-paragraph (1) are subject to the negative procedure.

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