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<Text>This section and sections 4 and 6 come into force on the day after Royal Assent.</Text>
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<Text>Sections 1 and 3 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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