(1)It is not competent to execute a decree for removing from heritable property on—
(a)a Sunday;
(b)a day which is a public holiday in the area in which the decree is to be executed; or
(c)such other day as may be prescribed by Act of Sederunt.
(2)The execution of such a decree must not—
(a)begin before 8 a.m. or after 8 p.m.; or
(b)be continued after 8 p.m.,
unless the [F1officer of court] has obtained prior authority from the sheriff for the district in which the subjects or premises are situated for such commencement or continuation.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 217(2) substituted (31.1.2011) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), Sch. 4 para. 24(2); S.S.I. 2011/30, art. 3(1)(3), Sch. 1
Commencement Information
I1S. 217 partly in force; s. 217 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 227; s. 217(1)(c) in force for certain purposes at 1.4.2008 by S.S.I. 2008/115, art. 3(4), Sch. 3 (with arts. 4-6, 10)