1 Citation
This Order may be cited as the National Heritage Act 1983 (Commencement No. 1) Order 1983.

2 Interpretation
In this Order “the Act” means the National Heritage Act 1983.

3 Coming into force of certain provisions of the Act
The provisions of the Act specified in column 1 of Schedule 1 and 2 to this Order (which relate to the matters specified in column 2 thereof) shall come into force on the day specified in the heading to the Schedule in question.

4 Transitional provision
The transitional provision contained in Schedule 3 to this Order shall have effect in connection with the bringing into force of paragraph 2 of Schedule 5 to the Act.
Whitelaw Lord President of the Council 20th July 1983