54(1)Where under rule 72(4), 75(2) or 77(1) of the Scottish Parliamentary Election Rules—U.K.
(a)notice of the constituency poll or the regional poll for the Scottish parliamentary election is countermanded, or
(b)it is directed that the poll be abandoned,
the countermand or direction does not affect the other poll at the Scottish parliamentary election or the poll for the referendum.
(2)Rule 78 of the Scottish Parliamentary Election Rules has effect as if it were amended in accordance with sub-paragraphs (3) and (4).
(3)In paragraph (2), after “CRO” insert “ or counting officer ”.
(4)For paragraph (3) substitute—
“(3)After the close of any polls that are being taken together with the poll that has been abandoned, the counting officer must—
(a)separate the ballot papers for the abandoned poll, and
(b)deliver or cause to be delivered to the CRO the ballot papers and other documents relating to the abandoned poll.
(3A)Paragraphs (4) to (9) apply in relation to the poll that has been abandoned.”
(5)This paragraph applies instead of rule 78(10) of the Scottish Parliamentary Election Rules.