http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1322/introduction/made

The Flood Prevention and Land Drainage (Scotland) Act 1997 (Commencement) Order 1997

Local government

Land drainage

King's Printer of Acts of Parliament

2014-08-20

LOCAL GOVERNMENT, SCOTLAND

LAND DRAINAGE

In terms of section 9(2) and (3) of the Flood Prevention and Land Drainage (Scotland) Act 1997 (“the Act”), sections 6(1), 7 and 9 came into force on the passing of the Act (21st March 1997) and section 6(2) will come into force on 1st April 1999. This Order brings the remainder of the Act into force on 26th May 1997, with the exception of section 2 (which is brought into force on 28th July 1997) and certain repeals in the Schedule (which are brought into force on 1st April 1999).