If there are no objections (other than an objection which in the opinion of the Scottish Ministers is frivolous or which relates to a matter which can be dealt with by an arbiter by whom compensation is to be assessed) the Scottish Ministers may lay the special procedure order before the Parliament.

If, within the period of 40 days beginning with the date on which a copy of the special procedure order is laid before it, the Scottish Parliament resolves that the order be annulled, the order shall thereupon become void and no further proceedings shall be taken thereon, but without prejudice to the laying before the Parliament of a new special procedure order.

If, at the expiration of the period mentioned in paragraph (2) the Parliament has not resolved that the special procedure order be annulled, the order shall come into operation at the expiration of that period or on such later date, if any, as may be specified in the order.