Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act 2003

[^key-a065cdcea7e717286dcdfb0b58829668]: S. 40(12)(a) substituted (23.12.2016) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 122(2)(c), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-f75fe12b1e0703d74f7610b96047d646]: Words in s. 41(1) inserted (23.12.2016) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 121(4)(a), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-02da37da083d7cc341bf58baf202df0b]: Words in s. 41(2) substituted (23.12.2016) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 121(4)(b), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-1d1cd26dce53adbeebb5da834e6d8a57]: Words in s. 41(3) inserted (23.12.2016) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 121(4)(c)(i), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-02c1e6e1f14be120c8031594bda2b958]: Words in s. 41(3) inserted (23.12.2016) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 121(4)(c)(ii), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-6218a285c65a41f8d9b36ac6e0c28088]: S. 45(5) inserted (23.12.2016) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(16)(b) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 14)

[^key-ab0d09794630b35eaf54eaf08d8cdc18]: S. 7(5A) inserted (23.12.2016) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 104(2)(c), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 4)

[^key-729e134f87f83b5dd2d0e6a8f4c03d1c]: Words in s. 7(3) substituted (23.12.2016) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 104(2)(a), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 4)

[^key-5d5bf2774f263334b351ad2154b759ea]: S. 7(3A)(3B) inserted (23.12.2016) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 104(2)(b), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 4)

[^key-d9c4cec7ea90b56f0aeb7e58237a8f42]: S. 9(1A) inserted (23.12.2016 for the purpose of making regulations under s. 9A(3), 9B(3) and 9C(6) and otherwise prosp.) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 102(2)(c), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-42d30eea556989cafd4fd78e9025bd5f]: S. 9(2)-(4) substituted for s. 9(2)-(8) (23.12.2016 for the purpose of making regulations under s. 9A(3), 9B(3) and 9C(6) and otherwise prosp.) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 102(2)(d), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-8032b1a50bdf43f814a47004677577f2]: Words in s. 9(A1) inserted (23.12.2016 for the purpose of making regulations under s. 9A(3), 9B(3) and 9C(6) and otherwise prosp.) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 102(2)(a), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-a6956a1519db07a1f31ced4d2da764fc]: Words in s. 9(1) inserted (23.12.2016 for the purpose of making regulations under s. 9A(3), 9B(3) and 9C(6) and otherwise prosp.) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 102(2)(b), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-0f152c958cd0d792c186564c1fef984c]: Word in s. 91(3)(a) repealed (23.12.2016) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 19(2)(a) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-b6ba4dee65c1d22ba478503c6fefa89b]: Words in s. 91(3)(b) inserted (23.12.2016) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 19(2)(b)(i) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-f4775da387e570fee6bde56172a2e846]: Words in s. 91(3)(b) substituted (23.12.2016) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 19(2)(b)(ii) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-35a577a8648030e2e65266680b430c4e]: Words in s. 91(4)(b) inserted (23.12.2016) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 19(2)(c)(i) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-7f9fe8cdd94424dde400619ceb89d774]: Words in s. 91(4)(b) inserted (23.12.2016) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 19(2)(c)(ii) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-ab0c5f352a38b554c0ad2eeaa5ce867c]: Words in s. 91(4)(b) substituted (23.12.2016) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 19(2)(c)(iii) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-1f5d8c73ef803a1bdd24435b246f0fad]: Words in s. 92(2) substituted (23.12.2016 for specified purposes) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(29) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 15)

[^key-abaeed92f9206885086e164c05a740e4]: Words in s. 93 inserted (23.12.2016 for specified purposes) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(30)(b) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-54b771eda0b1ac27741a1a5d09a07fdc]: S. 45 restricted (13.6.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 115(1), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/20, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-77589481af1d92e8acf3236539eed023]: S. 59 excluded (13.6.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 117(2), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/20, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-4ae330d22efb59103a4d01924b7a68a7]: S. 47 applied (13.6.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 117(3), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/20, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-4ef914e25ab60e297de963f54b729bef]: S. 45A inserted (13.6.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 113(2), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/20, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 4)

[^key-7b4a80d4d09ebec2dd21a1459d9116b0]: Ss. 5A, 5B inserted (23.12.2016 for specified purposes, 30.11.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 85(3), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 5)

[^key-e3238aa66216384f26a8f98395b91983]: S. 18A inserted (23.12.2016 for specified purposes, 30.11.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 89(2), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-eec136515780050131102678ce6eebac]: S. 9(1)(A1) modified (temp.) (30.11.2017) by The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (Supplementary, Consequential, Transitory and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2017 (S.S.I. 2017/416), reg. 1(1), sch. 2 para. 8

[^key-fc7226eb5d20f692830b6fbd43da3158]: Words in s. 13(1) substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(6)(a)(i) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-29023f05aa35c7cba4c26acc7891e4bc]: Words in s. 13(1)(b)(ii) inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(6)(a)(ii) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-0f69ec5626f6ab1bae128e94d1959366]: Words in s. 13(2)(b) inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(6)(b) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-c3f01c8f2476676b41507e7c9118493e]: Words in s. 13(4)(a) inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(6)(c) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-8d48e362f8555f8ebfd010573720bc10]: Words in s. 13(5) inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(6)(d) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-fe4e523e3c24e5c302a50bc0d5c1666e]: Words in s. 53(1) substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(20)(a)(i) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-4ca2432e9bd2fff9a9d56b859cbcaec6]: Words in s. 53(2) inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(20)(b) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-ead1bcd77c7586d9b55f9f5443f1243d]: Words in s. 53(3) substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(20)(c) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-d858651f1cd0b2bf70ff7fc27e2e5eb1]: Words in s. 53(1)(b) inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(20)(a)(ii) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-a8c7a8e929bb298ac4fe49625f6c6a77]: Word in s. 77(2)(a) repealed (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(27)(a)(i) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-8e99bd760b50b9e8a1a673b785140e8c]: S. 77(2)(a)(iia)(iib) inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(27)(a)(ii) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-5ae394208d80dd2cd39c7b43913905b5]: Words in s. 77(4) inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(27)(b)(i) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-624d2707e2cb23bff19dd40eb5df28ea]: Words in s. 77(4) inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(27)(b)(ii) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-3db24bfe52dd6dcd819b6ecd9d0d5f83]: S. 7A inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 86(2), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-f09fbd79e15ba59b338e4332591e678e]: S. 7B inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 105(2), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-83387e9ada759b5e20546ff8e8d7bac6]: Ss. 8A-8E inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 87(2), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-3e2d141a8f7f3dcba35b99a2839671ca]: S. 6 cross-heading substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(2) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-1c32dcb1e51bf7ddd765ee5759415b75]: S. 45 cross-heading substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(15) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-743d3236c1a7c0ad7e75cda421f562fd]: S. 52 cross-heading substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(18) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-d799f4396a063dae2786774d85e617a4]: S. 2A inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 90(3), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 3)

[^key-e0b9fd04a852ab388a213443adc2b01e]: S. 2B inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 91(2), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-299620631f7c16057e8edcaebaa01c67]: S. 16A inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 88(2), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-b210826fec43e23089280c89aa246cc5]: Words in s. 11 inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(4)(a) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-d2acd8552cbf01097afb456c10262909]: Words in s. 11 substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(4)(b) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-8dcbc9d50e1f39fe74c0a0f4d79b9d6d]: Words in s. 17(1) substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(9)(a) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-b74e95adef7869375779629921d05f77]: Words in s. 17(1)(ii) inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(9)(b) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-eac5f0c2dfa28b4d19a0f6567545662c]: Words in s. 19 substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(10)(a) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-90ec3db422f74f27affa94b068ea95e2]: Words in s. 19(a) inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(10)(b) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-d07ffc52889e0c23f5efc9cde76cab00]: Words in s. 22(1) substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(11)(a) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-9d02079e74222745c88b154955b76566]: Words in s. 22(3) substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(11)(b) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-857d2d546cbae341b75823b4f83e19ae]: Word in s. 39(1) repealed (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(13)(a) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-311c4cfba95a4d6a99017e18281f7d7b]: S. 39(1)(c)(d) inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(13)(b) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-99674c57b854577fecf9cb3f5233e754]: Word in s. 42(1) repealed (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(14)(a) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-c95fd0a4eabee2c5eac3a36f420410b8]: S. 42(1)(c)(d) inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(14)(b) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-38f43faf60c0c74369f9d10b79a18cdc]: Words in s. 52(1)(b) substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(19)(a) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-c777f18baccb5e795fb0cec76f03e476]: Words in s. 52(2)(b)(i) substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(19)(b) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-ad94f927ff51c42fdc4e259fa005f380]: Word in s. 55(1) repealed (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(22)(a)(i) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-235d01cd9b8dc0f77351d1537ce26a60]: S. 55(1)(c) and word inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(22)(a)(ii) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-e2b31470a5903b27619d3b08118d13d5]: Words in s. 55(8)(a) inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(22)(b) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-0383719cf254c12b9ff54b047db9b548]: Words in s. 57(1) substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(24)(a) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-628b15ed06822f0f81274000fad6d3a9]: Words in s. 57(3) substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(24)(b) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-8de339752053a21129b2e6ecab0c798c]: Words in s. 59(1) substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(25)(a) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-cd4d8b86eef01c03ca75b0e04b4eb299]: Words in s. 59(3) substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(25)(b) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-8722f17176718314a798965a1afcd5fb]: S. 2 repealed (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 90(2), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 3)

[^key-37b787e36607ab0fddd359bd6ba24c02]: S. 5 repealed (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 85(2), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 4)

[^key-0ae90eec06c33f3d18e17d58a36d6479]: Words in s. 10(1) inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(3) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-70d24146a69ef3c6a6179b41209a2bd7]: Words in s. 10A(1)(b) omitted (30.11.2017) by virtue of The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (Supplementary, Consequential, Transitory and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2017 (S.S.I. 2017/416), reg. 1(1), sch. 1 para. 8(2)

[^key-fd19f0de1b5822e8325e2f0cc703146b]: Words in s. 12(1)(b) substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(5) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-9a7a11cd2d4fed633075f45d9d93818c]: Words in s. 14 substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(7) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-caf2505f6b7bb98f8bd50db5dc5c2c68]: Words in s. 21(1) substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 108(3)(a)(i), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-5c5ea3c118096025f1422bcd990ce666]: Words in s. 23 substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(12) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-bb4752cdb23c1c53ab5e9996cbb0a098]: Words in s. 45(1) substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(16)(a) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-3a94593442ae78f9b7be8a5067dbda68]: Words in s. 46 substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(17) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-23f8bece82e2d6b8e28a353a892fdd2b]: Words in s. 15 substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(8) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-cdfb28f911b2da7b50e00bf55d3e02b0]: Words in s. 54(1) substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(21) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-46d5a1a5693e5ec5f9a4441068da992d]: Words in s. 56 substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(23) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-621966f4358f42623a83fcf0d3add6a7]: Words in s. 70(1)(b) substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(26) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-89016c47c3fe13cb4935c034872928ac]: Words in s. 81(a) inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(28) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-b64165d71d97f2a621b3b86ed10855c3]: Words in s. 93 substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(30)(a) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.

[^M_F_2debefc4-5150-4504-daec-78dd1b933d34]: Words s. 78(2) substituted (13.6.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 118(3)(a)(ii), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/20, reg. 2, Sch.

[^M_F_4e5d6325-44f9-4ccf-f77a-d14e3ede0dca]: Words s. 78(1) inserted (13.6.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 118(3)(a)(i), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/20, reg. 2, Sch.

[^M_F_146f8012-332f-4a2e-86bd-832914f03dd6]: Words s. 79(15 inserted (13.6.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 118(3)(b), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/20, reg. 2, Sch.

[^M_F_80e2b4b7-fdb3-4649-926f-2efc49caae22]: Words s. 81 inserted (13.6.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 118(3)(c), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/20, reg. 2, Sch.

[^key-215004816495589fc50db8949909930d]: Sch. paras. 8-10 repealed (28.2.2019) by The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/391), reg. 1(1), sch. Pt. 1

[^key-1f85410c76c1ff30312755cedb4e3cfa]: S. 74A inserted (23.12.2016 for specified purposes, 28.2.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 111(4), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2; S.S.I. 2020/428, reg. 2

[^key-7269456410359ce8d1e9aa36c515870e]: S. 71 applied (28.2.2021) by The Agricultural Holdings (Relinquishment and Assignation) (Application to Relevant Partnerships) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/106), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(d)(5)

[^key-51939a5ae7a21a413264efd686bb3a59]: Words in s. 55(4) inserted (28.2.2021) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 111(3), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2020/428, reg. 2

Assignation and subletting of limited duration tenancies

Right of landlord to object to acquirer of tenancy

Notice of and objection to diversification

Payment of compensation by incoming tenant

Right to compensation for improvements

Right to compensation for improvements

Interdict in certain cases

Termination of tenancy

Variation of rent

Rights of certain persons where tenant is a partnership

Jurisdiction of the Land Court

Orders and regulations

Orders and regulations

Agriculture Act 1986 (c. 49)

The 1991 Act

Restoration of agricultural holding following mineral exploitation

72A

• (1) Section 73 applies to a tenancy continuing to have effect by virtue of section 72(6) unless the tenancy is a relevant tenancy.

• (2) If—

• (a) the tenancy is a relevant tenancy,

• (b) the circumstances described in subsection (3) do not apply, and

• (c) the landlord gives an application notice to the tenant within the intimation period,

section 73 applies to the tenancy from the date on which the application notice is given.

• (3) The circumstances are that—

• (a) the landlord purchased the landlord’s interest in the tenancy at a time when it was no longer possible for an order under section 72(8) to be made in respect of the tenancy, or

• (b) the landlord acquired (by any means) the landlord’s interest in the tenancy from—

• (i) the landlord who purchased that interest in the circumstances described in paragraph (a), or

• (ii) a successor of such a landlord.

• (4) In this section—

• “application notice” means a notice, in writing, intimating that the landlord may bring the tenancy to an end in accordance with section 73,

• “the intimation period” means the period of 12 months beginning on 28th November 2014,

• “relevant tenancy” means a tenancy continuing to have effect by virtue of section 72(6) where—the action taken by a limited partner in consequence of which the tenancy was purportedly terminated (being an action described in section 72(3)(a) to (c)) occurred before 1st July 2003,notice was given to the landlord under section 72(6) before the coming into force of this section, andthere is no ongoing application for an order under section 72(8) in respect of the tenancy;

• “successor” includes the executor, assignee, legatee, disponee, guardian, legal representative (within the meaning of Part I of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995) or (in relation to a sequestration) trustee or interim trustee, of a landlord.

• (5) For the purposes of this section, a reference to an ongoing application for an order under section 72(8) is a reference to an application made to the Land Court under section 72(7) before the coming into force of this section and which, at that time—

• (a) has not been finally determined by the Land Court, or

• (b) is subject to an appeal from that Court which has not been finally determined.

Power of Land Court to grant remedies etc.

Agriculture Act 1986 (c. 49)

The 1991 Act

Conversion from 1991 Act tenancy to limited duration tenancy

Modern limited duration tenancies

5A

• (1) Where—

• (a) agricultural land is let under a lease entered into on or after the coming into force of this section for a term of not less than 10 years,

• (b) the land comprised in the lease is not let to the tenant during the tenant's continuance in any office, appointment or employment held under the landlord, and

• (c) the lease does not constitute a 1991 Act tenancy or a repairing tenancy,

the tenancy under the lease is, by virtue of this subsection, a modern limited duration tenancy.

• (2) Where—

• (a) at any time before the expiry of the term of a short limited duration tenancy, the landlord and the tenant agree in writing to convert the tenancy to a modern limited duration tenancy, or

• (b) the tenant remains in occupation of the land after the expiry of the term of a short limited duration tenancy of 5 years (including such a term fixed by virtue of section 4(2) or (3)) with the consent of the landlord,

the tenancy has effect as if it were for a term of 10 years commencing at the start of the term of the short limited duration tenancy, and the tenancy is, by virtue of this subsection, a modern limited duration tenancy.

• (3) Where subsection (5) of section 4 results in a short limited duration tenancy purporting to be for a term of more than 5 years, the tenancy has effect as if it were for a term of 10 years; and the tenancy is, by virtue of this subsection, a modern limited duration tenancy.

• (4) Without prejudice to subsections (2) and (3), where a lease constituting a tenancy of agricultural land, as described in paragraphs (b) and (c) of subsection (1), purports to be for a term of more than 5 years and less than 10 years, the tenancy has effect as if it were for a term of 10 years; and the tenancy is, by virtue of this subsection, a modern limited duration tenancy.

• (5) Section 5B does not apply to a modern limited duration tenancy created under subsection (2), (3) or (4).

5B

• (1) This section applies where the tenant under a lease constituting a modern limited duration tenancy is a new entrant to farming.

• (2) The lease may contain a provision that the tenancy may be terminated after 5 years in accordance with section 8D (a “break clause”).

• (3) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make further provision about the tenants who are new entrants for the purposes of this section.

5C

• (1) Where—

• (a) agricultural land is let under a lease entered into on or after the coming into force of this section for a term of not less than 35 years,

• (b) the land comprised in the lease is not let to the tenant during the tenant's continuance in any office, appointment or employment held under the landlord,

• (c) the lease does not constitute a 1991 Act tenancy,

• (d) the lease requires the tenant, during the repairing period, to improve the land comprised in the lease in order to bring it into a state capable of being farmed, after the expiry of the repairing period, in accordance with the rules of good husbandry, and

• (e) the lease expressly states that this section is to apply to the tenancy,

the tenancy is, by virtue of this subsection, a repairing tenancy.

• (2) In this Part, the “repairing period” is the period, beginning with the commencement of the tenancy, of—

• (a) 5 years, or

• (b) such longer period—

• (i) as the landlord and tenant may agree under this paragraph or, as the case may be, under subsection (3)(a), or

• (ii) as the Land Court may determine under subsection (3)(b).

• (3) The repairing period may be extended at any time before its expiry—

• (a) by the landlord and tenant by agreement, or

• (b) by the Land Court on the application of either the landlord or the tenant.

• (4) On an application under subsection (3)(b), the Land Court may extend the repairing period—

• (a) if it considers it appropriate in all the circumstances to do so, and

• (b) by such period as it determines necessary in all the circumstances.

• (5) A lease constituting a repairing tenancy may contain a provision that the tenancy may be terminated in accordance with section 8G (a “break clause”).

• (6) In this section and section 5D, what is good husbandry is to be construed by reference to schedule 6 of the Agriculture (Scotland) Act 1948.

5D

• (1) Where a lease constituting a repairing tenancy does not include provision mentioned in subsection (2), such provision is incorporated.

• (2) The provision is that during the repairing period the tenant cannot be held liable for not farming the land comprised in the lease in accordance with the rules of good husbandry.

9A

• (1) A rent review notice must be dated and state the following—

• (a) the names and designations of the landlord and the tenant,