- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As made)
This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format.
2. 6th September 2017 is the day appointed for the coming into force of the following provisions of the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016—
(a)section 15 (power to specify requirements about the register);
(b)section 20 (power to make further provision about information notices);
(c)section 31 (directions to the Commissioner);
(d)section 41 (power to make further provision about Parliament’s procedures etc.);
(e)section 43 (Parliamentary guidance);
(f)section 44 (code of conduct for persons lobbying MSPs);
(g)section 45 (public awareness and understanding of Act); and
(h)section 49(1) and (3) (application of the Act to trusts: references in Parts 2 and 3 of Act to “person” to be read as references to trustees of a trust).
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Policy Note sets out a brief statement of the purpose of a Scottish Statutory Instrument and provides information about its policy objective and policy implications. They aim to make the Scottish Statutory Instrument accessible to readers who are not legally qualified and accompany any Scottish Statutory Instrument or Draft Scottish Statutory Instrument laid before the Scottish Parliament from July 2012 onwards. Prior to this date these type of notes existed as ‘Executive Notes’ and accompanied Scottish Statutory Instruments from July 2005 until July 2012.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: