37Form of applications for registration(1)

The 2010 Act is modified by subsections (2) to (3).

(2)

After section 19, insert—

19AForm of applications for registration etc.(1)

The Keeper is to—

(a)

specify the form of applications which are to be used for (or in connection with) registration,

(b)

publish the forms specified—

(i)

on the website maintained by, or on behalf of, the Keeper, or

(ii)

in such other similar manner as the Keeper considers appropriate.

(2)

Before specifying (or making a change to) a form, the Keeper must—

(a)

consult the Crofting Commission, and

(b)

publicise the proposed form (or change) in such manner as the Keeper considers appropriate.

(3)

If a form of application is prescribed under section 19(1)(c)—

(a)

the Keeper is to specify that form, and

(b)

subsection (2) of this section does not apply.

(3)

The cross heading preceding section 19 becomes, “Rules, fees and forms”.

(4)

In the Crofting Register (Scotland) Rules 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/294) rules 2(2), 6, 7 and 8 and the schedule are revoked.