This Order brings into force section 72 of the Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act 2003 on 22nd May 2003, with the exception of subsections (2) and (10) of that section. The Act received Royal Assent on 22nd April 2003.

The provisions brought into force have retrospective effect in certain circumstances to continue (and alter the rights of certain persons in relation to) agricultural holdings under the Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act 1991 (c. 55) which are tenanted by limited partnerships under the Limited Partnerships Act 1907 (c. 24). These provisions have effect where the tenancy is purported to be terminated by a notice of dissolution, renunciation or breach of tenancy by the limited partner.