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(1) This Order may be cited as the Libraries (2008 Act) (Commencement No.1) Order (Northern Ireland) 2008.
(2) In this Order “the Act” means the Libraries Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
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The day appointed for the coming into operation of the following provisions of the Act —
(a) Section 1(1) and (2) (Power to establish the Northern Ireland Library Authority);
(b) Section 3 (Ancillary powers of Authority);
(c) Section 4 (Power of the Authority to undertake commercial activities);
(d) Section 5 (Powers of the Authority in relation to land);
(e) Section 9 (Directions);
(f) Section 10(1);
(g) Schedule 1(Northern Ireland Library Authority); and
(h) Schedule 3 (Amendments)is 1st October 2008.
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure on 25th September 2008
Linda Wilson
A senior officer of the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure
