Commencement
Section 99 provides for the commencement of the provisions in this Act. For the most part, the provisions of the Act will come into force on the days appointed by the Secretary of State by regulations. Different days may be appointed for different purposes or areas.
	The exception is Part 7 of the Act, which came into force on the day the Act was passed. The provisions in Part 7 deal with general matters including disclosure of information, Crown application, extent, and the making of regulations under the Act.