79.This section sets out a transitional provision to provide that the changes made by section 16 have effect only in relation to a Scottish devolved regulated period beginning on or after the day on which section 23 comes into force. It is an offence for a non-eligible third party (see section 88(2) of PPERA) to incur controlled expenditure (or for someone to do so on their behalf).
Commentary on Provisions Expenditure in respect of Scottish Parliament elections Section 24– Transitional provision: offences relating to third party expenditure