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<Text>This section and sections 6, 7, 8 and 10 come into force on the day after Royal Assent.</Text>
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<Text>Sections 1 to 5 come into force on such day as the Scottish Ministers may by regulations appoint.</Text>
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<Text>Regulations under subsection (2) may—</Text>
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<Text>include transitional, transitory or saving provision,</Text>
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<Text>make different provision for different purposes.</Text>
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<Text>The Scottish Ministers must make regulations under subsection (2) no later than 31 July 2028.</Text>
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