These Regulations may be cited as the Adults with Incapacity (Public Guardian’s Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2018 and, subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), come into force on 25th April 2018.

Regulation 2(b) and schedule 2 come into force, and regulation 2(a) and schedule 1 cease to have effect, on 1st April 2019.

Regulation 2(c) and schedule 3 come into force, and regulation 2(b) and schedule 2 cease to have effect, on 1st April 2020.

In these Regulations, “the Act” means the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.