
1 

(1) This Order may be cited as the Local Electoral Administration and Registration Services (Scotland) Act 2006 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provision) Order 2021 and comes into force on 28 September 2021.
(2) In this Order, “the 2006 Act” means the Local Electoral Administration and Registration Services (Scotland) Act 2006.
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The day appointed for the coming into force of section 17 (meaning of election expenses) and schedule 1 (insertion of schedule regarding election expenses) of the 2006 Act is 28 September 2021.
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The provisions of the 2006 Act brought into force by this Order do not have effect in relation to an election for which the date of poll is on or before 4 May 2022.
GEORGE ADAM
Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers
St Andrew’s House,
Edinburgh
10th September 2021