PART 9General

216Commencement

1

The following come into force on the day on which this Act is passed—

a

this Part;

b

Chapter 2 of Part 4;

c

sections 136 and 137 and Schedule 10;

d

sections 139, 140, 149, 151, 152(1) and 157;

e

sections 161 to 168.

2

The following come into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed—

a

section 124;

b

section 130;

c

sections 150(1) to (3) and 153.

3

The other provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint.

4

Different days may be appointed for different purposes.

5

In respect of sections 181 and 183, and Schedule 15, different days may be appointed for different areas.