277.Section 59 provides that 4 sections come into force on the day after Royal Assent. These sections relate to the commencement of the Act itself, regulations that may be made under the Act, the ability to make ancillary provision and the short title of the Act. The other provisions of the Act will come into force on such day as the Scottish Ministers may by regulations appoint.
278.Regulations bringing sections into force may include different provision for different purposes or areas and may include transitional, transitory or saving provision. Commencement regulations are not subject to any parliamentary procedure.
The Act General Section 59 – Commencement