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Local Government (Scotland) Act 1975

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7Levying of rates

(1)Subject to the provisions of any other enactment, every rate levied by a rating authority for any year shall be levied in respect of all lands and heritages within the area to which the rate relates according to the rateable value of the lands and heritages as appearing in the valuation roll in force at the beginning of the year in respect of which the rate is levied:

Provided that where during any year the valuation roll has been altered under section 2 of this Act by inserting a new entry therein or altering an existing entry, the rate levied for the year or the part of the year after such alteration takes effect shall be according to the rateable value of the lands and heritages concerned as appearing in such new or altered entry.

(2)Save as provided in any other enactment, every rate levied upon occupiers of lands and heritages within the area to which the rate relates shall be at a uniform amount per pound.

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