Prospective

Part 1SCrofting reform

Chapter 3SMiscellaneous

Review of crofting legislationS

54Review of crofting legislationS

(1)The Scottish Ministers must—

(a)within 3 years of Royal Assent, begin a review of crofting legislation, and

(b)as soon as reasonably practicable after completing the review, prepare a report on that review.

(2)The Scottish Ministers may delegate their functions under subsection (1) to such person as they consider appropriate.

(3)The report under subsection (1) must, in particular, include an assessment—

(a)of the impact and effectiveness of—

(i)the 1993 Act,

(ii)the 2010 Act,

(iii)this Act, and

(b)of whether—

(i)further legislation relating to crofting is required,

(ii)legislation relating to crofting requires to be consolidated.

(4)When undertaking the review under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers (or, if applicable, the person to whom the function is delegated under subsection (2)) must consult such persons as they consider appropriate.

(5)The Scottish Ministers must, as soon as reasonably practicable after the report is prepared—

(a)publish the report, and

(b)lay it before the Scottish Parliament.

Commencement Information

I1S. 54 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 66(2)