(1)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations provide that the provisions of this Part are to have effect with such modifications as the regulations may specify for the purpose of giving effect to any [F2obligation arising from [F3assimilated] law] or of exercising any related right.
(2)In this section “”, in relation to an obligation, includes any derogation or other right to make more onerous provisions available in respect of that obligation.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Act substituted (22.4.2011) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), arts. 2, 3, 6 (with arts. 3(2)(3), 4(2), 6(4)(5))
F2Words in s. 51(1) substituted (1.6.2022) by The Environment and Trade in Animals and Related Products (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/138), regs. 1, 6(5)
F3Word in s. 51(1) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 (S.S.I. 2023/374), reg. 1(1), sch. 1 para. 7(5)
Commencement Information
I1S. 51 in force at 26.11.2009 by S.S.I. 2009/393, art. 2, Sch.