(1)This section applies where an enactment authorises or requires the laying of a Scottish statutory instrument, or a draft of such an instrument, before the Scottish Parliament.
(2)Unless the contrary intention appears, the reference to the laying of the instrument, or draft instrument, is to be construed as a reference to the taking of such action as is specified in standing orders of the Parliament as constituting the laying of a Scottish statutory instrument, or a draft of such an instrument, before the Parliament.
(3)Failure to lay an instrument, or draft instrument, in accordance with the enactment does not affect the validity of the instrument.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 32 applied by 2002 c. 17, s. 38(3D) (as inserted (27.3.2012 for specified purposes, 16.3.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 224(3), 306(1)(d)(4); S.I. 2015/409, art. 2)
C2S. 32 applied (27.3.2012) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 304(8), 306(1)(c)
Commencement Information
I1S. 32 in force at 26.1.2011 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2011/17, art. 4(b) (with art. 5)
I2S. 32 in force at 6.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2011/17, art. 3(a)