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(1) This Act of Sederunt may be cited as the Act of Sederunt (Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers Rules) (Amendment) 2014.
(2) It comes into force on 17th March 2014.
(3) A certified copy of this Act of Sederunt is to be inserted in the Books of Sederunt.
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(1) The Act of Sederunt (Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers Rules) 1991 is amended in accordance with the following subparagraphs.
(2) In rule 3 (qualification as officer of court), omit—
(a) paragraph 1(a) and (b);
(b) paragraph (2); and
(c) paragraph (4).
(3) In rule 7 (applications for recommendation for commission as messenger-at-arms), omit paragraphs (7) and (8).
(4) In rule 8 (application for commission as sheriff officer), omit paragraphs (12) and (13).
BRIAN GILL
Lord President
I.P.D.
Edinburgh
4th February 2014