(This note is not part of the Order)
The following provisions of the Act have been brought into force by the Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2001 (S.S.I. 2001/113).
| Provision | Date of Commencement |
|---|---|
| Sections 1–3 | 29th March 2001 |
| Section 8 | 29th March 2001 |
| Section 9 | 29th March 2001 |
| Section 28 | 29th March 2001 |
| Section 30 | 29th March 2001 |
| Section 31 | 29th March 2001 |
| Section 34 | 29th March 2001 |
| Section 35 | 29th March 2001 |
| Schedules 1–3 | 29th March 2001 |
| Section 36(1) and Schedule 4 (but only for the purpose of bringing into force the repeal of section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988 (c. 9) | 29th March 2001 |