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(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Apologies (Scotland) Act 2016 (Commencement and Transitory Provision) Regulations 2016 and come into force on 22nd September 2016.
(2) In these Regulations “the Act” means the Apologies (Scotland) Act 2016.
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(1) 22nd September 2016 is the day appointed for the coming into force of section 2(4) to (6) of the Act.
(2) 19th June 2017  is the day appointed for the coming into force of all remaining provisions of the Act insofar as not already in force.
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The reference in section 2(1)(c) of the Act to inquiries under the Inquiries into Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc. (Scotland) Act 2016 includes reference to inquiries under the Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths Inquiry (Scotland) Act 1976.
ANNABELLE EWING
Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers
St Andrew’s House,
Edinburgh
6th September 2016