Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973

Type Public General Act
Publication 1973-10-25
Last updated 2025-06-19
State In force
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In section 34(1), the definitions of “ constituent council ”, “ local authority ”, “ region ” and “ regional water board ”, in the definition of “ first appointed day ”, the words “ 1(4)(a) or ” and, in the definition of “ second appointed day ”, the words “ 1(4)(b) or ”.

In section 33, in subsection (4), the words “ all local authorities whose districts are affected by the order and ” and paragraph (a).

In section 34, in subsection (1), the words “ or, as the case may be, regional water board ”, where twice occurring, in subsection (2), the words “ or as the case may be, regional water board ”, where twice occurring, and the words “ or board ”, and, in subsection (3), the words “ or regional water board ”, where twice occurring.

In section 41(1)(b), the words “ with the approval of the Secretary of State ”.

In section 41(2), the words from “ so far ” to “ a county ”.

In section 34, in subsection (1), the words “ or, as the case may be, regional water board ”, where twice occurring, in subsection (2), the words “ or as the case may be, regional water board ”, where twice occurring, and the words “ or board ”, and, in subsection (3), the words “ or regional water board ”, where twice occurring.

In section 47, in subsection (1), the definition of “ regional water board ”, in subsection (6), the words “ or regional water board ”, and subsection (7).

In section 26(1) the words from “ and section 37 ” to the end.

In section 46(1), the words from “ or any magistrate ” to “ Police Act ”.

In section 26(1) the words from “ and section 37 ” to the end.

In section 3(4), the words from “ otherwise ” to “ 5 below ”.

In section 10(2), the words from “ (but not ” to “ local plan) ”

In section 13(3), the words from “ but as if ” to the end.

In section 25(1), the word “ either ” and the words from first “ or ” onwards.

In section 10(2), the words from “ (but not ” to “ local plan) ”

In section 63(1), the words from “ then ” to “ State ”.

In section 96(1), the words from “ may give ” to “ notice, or ”.

In section 2(1), the words “ (other than the town council of a burgh being a county of a city) ”.

In section 107(3), the words “ application for ”.

In section 109(1), the words “ with the consent of the Secretary of State ”.

In section 111(1), the words “ and confirmed by the Secretary of State ”.

In section 113, subsection (2), in subsection (3), the words from “ except ” to “ State ”, and, in subsection (6), the words from “ and on the ” to “ under this section ”.

In section 107(3), the words “ application for ”.

In section 109(1), the words “ with the consent of the Secretary of State ”.

In section 111(1), the words “ and confirmed by the Secretary of State ”.

In section 118, in subsection (1), the proviso, subsection (2) and, in subsection (3), the words from the beginning to “ regulations ”.

In section 153(1), the words from “ (other ” to “ State) ”.

In section 204(7), the words from “ and ” onwards.

In section 260, in subsection (1) the words from “ may give ” to “ confirmation or ”, in subsection (5), paragraph (b) and the words from “ or under ” to “ 61 of this Act ”, and the words from “ may give ” to “ notice or ”, and in subsection (6), the words “ council or ”.

In section 13(3), the words from “ but as if ” to the end.

In section 25(1), the word “ either ” and the words from first “ or ” onwards.

In Schedule 10, paragraph 3 and in paragraph 10, the words from “ may give ” to “ confirmation, or ”.

In section 275(1), the definitions of “ joint planning committee ”, “ large burgh ” and “ small burgh ”.

In Schedule 1, in Part I the words from “ In Schedule 3 (Scottish local elections rules) ” onwards.

In section 84(1), the words from “ to any ” to “ State and ”.

In section 113, subsection (2), in subsection (3), the words from “ except ” to “ State ”, and, in subsection (6), the words from “ and on the ” to “ under this section ”.

In section 4(1)(d), the words “ in special scavenging districts ”.

In section 107(3), the words “ application for ”.

In section 109(1), the words “ with the consent of the Secretary of State ”.

In section 115, in subsection (1), the words from “ and the Secretary ” onwards, and subsection (2).

In section 118, in subsection (1), the proviso, subsection (2) and, in subsection (3), the words from the beginning to “ regulations ”.

In section 153(1), the words from “ (other ” to “ State) ”.

In section 204(7), the words from “ and ” onwards.

In section 260, in subsection (1) the words from “ may give ” to “ confirmation or ”, in subsection (5), paragraph (b) and the words from “ or under ” to “ 61 of this Act ”, and the words from “ may give ” to “ notice or ”, and in subsection (6), the words “ council or ”.

In section 118, in subsection (1), the proviso, subsection (2) and, in subsection (3), the words from the beginning to “ regulations ”.

In section 43(3), the words “ or of a large burgh (within the meaning of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1947 ”.

In section 204(7), the words from “ and ” onwards.

In section 260, in subsection (1) the words from “ may give ” to “ confirmation or ”, in subsection (5), paragraph (b) and the words from “ or under ” to “ 61 of this Act ”, and the words from “ may give ” to “ notice or ”, and in subsection (6), the words “ council or ”.

In section 275(1), the definitions of “ joint planning committee ”, “ large burgh ” and “ small burgh ”.

In section 43, in subsection (1), the words from “ and (b) ” onwards, and in subsection (3), the words from “ and the notice ” onwards.

In Schedule 10, paragraph 3 and in paragraph 10, the words from “ may give ” to “ confirmation, or ”.

In section 275(1), the definitions of “ joint planning committee ”, “ large burgh ” and “ small burgh ”.

In section 84(1), the words from “ to any ” to “ State and ”.

In Schedule 10, paragraph 3 and in paragraph 10, the words from “ may give ” to “ confirmation, or ”.

In section 107(3), the words “ application for ”.

In section 111(1), the words “ and confirmed by the Secretary of State ”.

In section 107(3), the words “ application for ”.

In section 111(1), the words “ and confirmed by the Secretary of State ”.

In section 115, in subsection (1), the words from “ and the Secretary ” onwards, and subsection (2).

In section 118, in subsection (1), the proviso, subsection (2) and, in subsection (3), the words from the beginning to “ regulations ”.

In section 153(1), the words from “ (other ” to “ State) ”.

In section 153(1), the words from “ (other ” to “ State) ”.

In section 153(1), the words from “ (other ” to “ State) ”.

In section 204(7), the words from “ and ” onwards.

In section 260, in subsection (1) the words from “ may give ” to “ confirmation or ”, in subsection (5), paragraph (b) and the words from “ or under ” to “ 61 of this Act ”, and the words from “ may give ” to “ notice or ”, and in subsection (6), the words “ council or ”.

In section 204(7), the words from “ and ” onwards.

In section 275(1), the definitions of “ joint planning committee ”, “ large burgh ” and “ small burgh ”.

In Schedule 10, paragraph 3 and in paragraph 10, the words from “ may give ” to “ confirmation, or ”.

Editorial notes

[^c9668091]: Act extended (1.4.2001) by 2001 asp 2, S. 69(3)(a); S.S.I. 2001/132, art. 2(2) Sch Pt. 1

[^c9668101]: Act excluded by District Courts (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 20), s. 12; modified by Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2), s. 43(3)

[^c9668111]: Act explained by National Heritage (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 16, SIF 78), s. 20(1)(3)

[^c9668121]: Act modified by Dockyard Services Act 1986 (c. 52, SIF 58), s. 3(1)(c) and by Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 (c. 47, SIF 77:2), s. 1, Sch. 1 para. 1(4)

[^c9668131]: Act applied with modifications by School Boards (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 47, SIF 41:2), s. 11, Sch. 2 para. 5

[^c9668141]: Act not in force at Royal Assent see s. 238(2); Act wholly in force 16.5.1975

[^c9668151]: Act excluded (19.12.1991) by City of Edinburgh District Council Order Confirmation Act 1991 (c. xix), s. 1, Sch., Pt. III, s.5.

[^c9668161]: Act excluded (19.12.1991) by City of Edinburgh District Council Order Confirmation Act 1991 (c. xix), s. 1, Sch., Pt. XII, s.49.

[^c9668171]: S. 1 repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(2), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(d), Sch. 2

[^c9668181]: S. 2 repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(2), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(d), Sch. 2

[^c9668201]: S. 3 repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(2), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(d), Sch. 2

[^c9668221]: S. 3A repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(2), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(d), Sch. 2

[^c9668251]: S. 4 repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(2), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(d), Sch. 2

[^c9668261]: S. 5 repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(2), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(d), Sch. 2

[^c9668271]: Ss. 6–10 repealed by Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2), s. 206, Sch. 9 Pt. II

[^c9668321]: S. 11 repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(2), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(d), Sch. 2

[^c9668331]: S. 13 power to transfer or modify functions conferred (30.11.2000 for certain purposes, otherwise prosp.) by 2000 c. 41, ss. 19(3), 163(2)(3) (with s. 156(6))

[^c9668351]: S. 14 power to transfer or modify functions conferred (30.11.2000 for certain purposes, otherwise prosp.) by 2000 c. 41, ss. 19(3), 163(2)(3) (with s. 156(6))

[^c9668361]: Words in s. 14(1) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 92(2)(a); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c), Sch. 2

[^c9668371]: Words in s. 14(1) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 92(2)(b); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c), Sch. 2

[^c9668381]: Words in s. 14(1) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 92(2)(c); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c), Sch. 2

[^c9668411]: 1968 c. 16.

[^c9668421]: S. 15. power to transfer or modify functions conferred (30.11.2000 for certain purposes, otherwise prosp.) by 2000 c. 41, ss. 19(3), 163(2)(3) (with s. 156(6))

[^c9668431]: S. 16 power to transfer or modify functions conferred (30.11.2000 for certain purposes, otherwise prosp.) by 2000 c. 41, ss. 19(3), 163(2)(3) (with s. 156(6))

[^c9668491]: S. 17 power to transfer or modify functions conferred (30.11.2000 for certain purposes, otherwise prosp.) by 2000 c. 41, ss. 19(3), 163(2)(3) (with s. 156(6))

[^c9668501]: S. 18 power to transfer or modify functions conferred (30.11.2000 for certain purposes, otherwise prosp.) by 2000 c. 41, ss. 19(3), 163(2)(3) (with s. 156(6))

[^c19255551]: S. 18(2)(aa)(ab) inserted (20.8.2004) by Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 9), ss. 4(5)(b)(i), 17(2); S.S.I. 2004/351, art. 2 (with art. 3)

[^c19255591]: S. 18(2A)(2B) inserted (20.8.2004) by Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 9), ss. 4(5)(b)(ii), 17(2); S.S.I. 2004/351, art. 2 (with art. 3)

[^c9668511]: S. 19 power to transfer or modify functions conferred (30.11.2000 for certain purposes, otherwise prosp.) by 2000 c. 41, ss. 19(3), 163(2)(3) (with s. 156(6))

[^c19255691]: S. 20 repealed (20.8.2004) by Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 9), ss. 4(5)(c), 17(2); S.S.I. 2004/351, art. 2 (with art. 3)

[^c9668541]: S. 21 power to transfer or modify functions conferred (30.11.2000 for certain purposes, otherwise prosp.) by 2000 c. 41, ss. 19(3), 163(2)(3) (with s. 156(6))

[^c9668551]: Words substituted by virtue of S.I. 1981/1670, arts. 2(2), 3(5)

[^c9668611]: S. 23 substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 92(5); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c), Sch. 2

[^c9668621]: S. 23(1A)(1B) inserted (27.4.1997) by 1997 c. 6, ss. 1, 2(2)

[^c9668631]: 1994 c.39.

[^c9668641]: Words in s. 24(5)(c)(d) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 92(6)(a); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)

[^c9668691]: Words in s. 24(5)(f) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1)(2), Sch. 13 para. 92(6)(b)(i), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)(d), Sch. 2

[^c9668701]: Word in s. 24(5)(f) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 92(6)(b)(ii); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)

[^c9668711]: S. 25 extended (6.4.1995) by 1994 c. 39, s. 181(7); S.I. 1995/702, art. 4(1), Sch. 2 para. 32

[^c9668721]: 1972 c. 59.

[^c9668741]: Words in definition of "electoral arrangements" in s. 28(1) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 92(7)(a)(i); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)

[^c19256421]: S. 28(1): words in definition of "electoral arrangements" inserted (2.5.2007) by Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 9), ss. 4(5)(d), 17(2); S.S.I. 2007/25, art. 2(2)

[^c9668761]: Definition of "local government area" in s. 28(1) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 92(7)(a)(ii); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)

[^c19256451]: Words in s. 28(2) inserted (2.5.2007) by Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 9), ss. 4(5)(e)(i), 17(2); S.S.I. 2007/25, art. 2(2)

[^c19256471]: Words in s. 28(2) substituted (2.5.2007) by Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 9), ss. 4(5)(e)(ii), 17(2); S.S.I. 2007/25, art. 2(2)

[^c19256031]: S. 28(3) repealed (1.1.2007) by Local Electoral Administration and Registration Services (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 14), ss. 59(2), 63(2); S.S.I. 2006/469, art. 3, Sch. 2

[^c19255671]: Pt. 2 applied (with modifications) (20.8.2004) by Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 9), ss. 4(2), 17(2); S.S.I. 2004/351, art. 2 (with art. 3)

[^c9668801]: S. 29 modified (8.11.1994) by 1994 c. 39, s. 7(1), Sch. 2 para. 3 (with s. 7(2)); S.I. 1994/2850, art. 2, Sch. 2 S. 29 applied (temp. from 6.4.1995 to 1.4.1996) by S.I. 1994/3255, art. 3, Sch. I para. 1

[^c19260521]: Word in s. 29(1) substituted (20.1.2005) by Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 9), ss. 8, 17(2); S.S.I. 2004/558, art. 2

[^c19260751]: Words in s. 29(1) substituted (1.1.2007 for E.W.S. and 1.7.2008 for N.I.) by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22), ss. 18, 77, Sch. 1 para. 46(2); S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 14(bb)(i) (subject to art. 6); S.I. 2008/1316, arts. 2(2), 4(z)(i)

[^c9668811]: Words in s. 29(1) inserted (1.1.1996) by S.I. 1995/1948, regs. 1(2), 3(2)

[^c19260801]: S. 29(3)(4) inserted (1.1.2007 for E.W.S. and 1.7.2008 for N.I.) by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22), ss. 18, 77, Sch. 1 para. 46(4); S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 14(bb)(i) (subject to art. 6); S.I. 2008/1316, arts. 2(2), 4(z)(i)

[^c9668841]: Words in s. 30 substituted (1.4.1996) by S.I. 1996/739, art. 7(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 3(2)

[^c9668951]: S. 31 applied (with modifications) (1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/3026, arts. 1(2), 14

[^c9668961]: S. 31(1)(2)(3) applied (temp. from 6.4.1995 to 1.4.1996) by S.I. 1994/3255, art. 3, Sch. I para. 1

[^c19261991]: S. 31(1)(a) repealed (20.1.2005) by Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 9), ss. 7(1), 17(2); S.S.I. 2004/558, art. 2

[^c19714921]: S. 31(1)(ba) inserted (1.4.2008) by Bankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 3), ss. 4(a), 227(3) (with s. 223); S.S.I. 2008/115, art. 3(1) (with arts. 4-6, 10)

[^c9668991]: Words substituted by Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2), s. 206, Sch. 8 para. 15(b)

[^c9669001]: 1983 c. 2.

[^c9669011]: S. 31(1A) inserted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 81:2), s. 1(4)(b)

[^c9669021]: Words in s. 31(1)(a)(1A) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 92(8)(a); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)

[^c9669041]: S. 31(2)(b) substituted by Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 66, SIF 66), s. 75(1), Sch. 7 para. 12

[^c9669061]: S. 31(3A) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 92(8)(b); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)

[^c19714941]: S. 31(3B) inserted (1.4.2008) by Bankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 3), ss. 4(b), 227(3) (with s. 223); S.S.I. 2008/115, art. 3(1) (with arts. 4-6, 10)

[^c9669071]: S. 31(4) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1)(2), Sch. 13 para. 92(8)(c), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)(d), Sch. 2

[^c9669081]: S. 32 applied (temp. from 6.4.1995 to 1.4.1996) by S.I. 1994/3255, art. 3, Sch. I para. 1

[^c9669101]: S. 33 applied (temp. from 6.4.1995 to 1.4.1996) by S.I. 1994/3255, art. 3, Sch. I para. 1

[^c9669111]: Words in s. 33 substituted (1.4.1996) by S.I. 1996/739, art.7(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 3(2)

[^c19262031]: S. 31A inserted (20.1.2005) by Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 9), ss. 7(2), 17(2); S.S.I. 2004/558, art. 2

[^c9669131]: S. 33A amended by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 81:1, 2), s. 31(7)

[^c9669141]: S. 33A applied (temp. from 6.4.1995 to 1.4.1996) by S.I. 1994/3255, art. 3, Sch. I para. 1

[^c9669121]: S. 33A inserted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 81:1, 2), s. 30(1)

[^c9669151]: S. 34 applied (temp. from 6.4.1995 until 1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/789, art. 2, Sch. para. 3

[^c9669171]: S. 35 applied (temp. from 6.4.1995 until 1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/789, art. 2, Sch. para. 3

[^c9669181]: Words in s. 35(1) substituted (1.5.2003) by 2000 asp 7, ss. 29(1)(a), 37 (with s. 31); S.S.I. 2003/74, art. 2(2)(c)

[^c9669191]: S. 35(4) inserted (1.5.2003) by 2000 asp 7, ss. 29(1)(b), 37 (with s. 31); S.S.I. 2003/74, art. 2(2)(c)

[^c9669231]: Words in s. 36 substituted (1.4.1996) by S.I. 1996/739, art. 7(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 3(2)

[^c9669241]: Words in s. 36(c) inserted (1.5.2003) by 2000 asp 7, ss. 29(2), 37, (with s. 31); S.S.I. 2003/74, art. 2(2)(c)

[^c19074961]: Words in s. 36(d) substituted (retrospectively) by Scottish Local Government (Elections) Act 2002 (asp 1), s. 4(4)(6)

[^c9669251]: S. 37(1)(3) applied (temp. from 6.4.1995 to 1.4.1996) by S.I. 1994/3255, art. 3, Sch. I para. 1

[^c19075041]: S. 37(1) excluded (22.1.2002) by Scottish Local Government (Elections) Act 2002 (asp 1), s. 3(1)(b)

[^c19075081]: Words in s. 37(1) substituted (retrospectively) by Scottish Local Government (Elections) Act 2002 (asp 1), s. 4(5)(6)

[^c19075061]: S. 37(2) excluded (22.1.2002) by Scottish Local Government (Elections) Act 2002 (asp 1), s. 3(1)(a)

[^c19074981]: Word in s. 37(2) inserted (22.1.2002) by Scottish Local Government (Elections) Act 2002 (asp 1), s. 3(2)(a)

[^c19075001]: Words in s. 37(2) repealed (22.1.2002) by Scottish Local Government (Elections) Act 2002 (asp 1), s. 3(2)(b)

[^c19075021]: S. 37(2A) inserted (22.1.2002) by Scottish Local Government (Elections) Act 2002 (asp 1), s. 3(3)

[^c19244001]: S. 38 repealed (1.5.2003) by 2000 asp 7, ss. 36(1), 37, Sch. 4 (with s. 31); S.S.I. 2003/74, art. 2(2)(e)

[^c19244131]: S. 39 repealed (1.5.2003) by 2000 asp 7, ss. 36(1), 37, Sch. 4 (with ss. 31, 36(2)); S.S.I. 2003/74, art. 2(2)(e)

[^c19244171]: S. 40 repealed (1.5.2003) by 2000 asp 7, ss. 36(1), 37, Sch. 4 (with s. 31); S.S.I. 2003/74, art. 2(2)(e)

[^c19244231]: S. 41 repealed (1.5.2003) by 2000 asp 7, ss. 36(1), 37, Sch. 4 (with s. 31); S.S.I. 2003/74, art. 2(2)(e)

[^c19244251]: S. 42 repealed (1.5.2003) by 2000 asp 7, ss. 36(1), 37, Sch. 4 (with s. 31); S.S.I. 2003/74, art. 2(2)(e)

[^c9669971]: S. 43 applied (temp. from 6.4.1995 until 1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/789, art. 2, Sch. para. 3

[^c9669981]: S. 44 repealed by Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 (c. 43, SIF 81:1, 2), s. 3, Sch. 3

[^c9670031]: S. 45 repealed (1.4.1991) with savings in s. 45(4) by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 81:1), s. 194(4), Sch. 12 Pt. II; S.I. 1991/344, art. 3(2)(b)(ii), Schedule, para. 2(1); S. 45 expressed to be amended (temp. from 6.4.1995 to 1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/789, art. 2, Sch. para. 3 and s. 45(4) expressed to be amended (1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/3026, arts. 1(2), 13

[^c9670051]: S. 45A repealed (1.4.1991) by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 81:1), s. 194(4), Sch. 12 Pt. II; S.I. 1991/344, art. 3(2)(b)(ii)

[^c9670101]: Ss. 45–50 extended with modifications by Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976 (c. 66), s. 3(1)

[^c9670111]: S. 46 extended by Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 (c. 49), Sch. 3 para. 8 (as substituted by Local Government (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 30), s. 33) and Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 44), Sch. A1 para. 9 (as inserted by Education (Scotland) Act 1981 (c. 58), s. 1(2), Sch. 1)

[^c9670121]: Ss. 45-50 restricted by S.I. 1991/397, reg. 26

[^c9670131]: S. 46 applied (temp. from 6.4.1995 until 1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/789, art. 2, Sch. para. 3 S. 46 applied (with modifications) (1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/3026, arts. 1(2), 13

[^c9670141]: Words inserted by Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65), s. 25(1)

[^c9670151]: S. 46(2) repealed by Local Government, Planning and Local Act 1980 (c. 65), Sch. 34 Pt. XVI

[^c9670331]: S. 47 applied (with modifications) (1.4.1996) by S.I. 1005/3026, art. 13

[^c9670341]: Ss. 45–50 extended with modifications by Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976 (c. 66), s. 3(1)

[^c9670351]: S. 47 restricted by S.I. 1991/397, reg. 23 Ss. 45-50 restricted by S.I. 1991/397, reg. 26

[^c19718171]: S. 47(1)(a) repealed (2.5.2007) by The Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Allowances and Expenses) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/265), reg. 2(2)(a)(i)

[^c19718191]: Words in s. 47(1)(b) substituted (2.5.2007) by The Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Allowances and Expenses) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/265), reg. 2(2)(a)(ii)

[^c19718211]: Words in s. 47(1) substituted (2.5.2007) by The Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Allowances and Expenses) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/265), reg. 2(2)(a)(iii)

[^c9670361]: Words in s. 47(1) substituted (1.4.1991) by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 81:2), s. 194(1) Sch. 11 para. 34; S.I. 1991/344, art. 3(2)(a)

[^c19718231]: S. 47(3) repealed (2.5.2007) by The Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Allowances and Expenses) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/265), reg. 2(2)(b)

[^c9670371]: S. 47(3A) inserted by Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65), s. 25(5)

[^c9670381]: Words in s. 47(3A) substituted (1.4.1991) by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 81:2), s. 194(1) Sch. 11 para. 34(b); S.I. 1991/344, art. 3(2)(a)

[^c19718251]: Words in s. 47(3A) substituted (2.5.2007) by The Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Allowances and Expenses) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/265), reg. 2(2)(c)

[^c9670391]: Words in s. 47(4) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1)(2), Sch. 13 para. 92(10)(a), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)(d), Sch. 2

[^c9670401]: S. 47(5) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1)(2), Sch. 13 para. 92(10)(b), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)(d), Sch. 2

[^c9670421]: S. 48 applied (temp. from 6.4.1995 until 1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/789, art. 2, Sch. para. 3 S. 48 applied (with modifications) (1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/3026, arts. 1(2), 13

[^c9670431]: Ss. 45–50 extended with modifications by Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976 (c. 66), s. 3(1)

[^c9670441]: Ss. 45-50 restricted by S.I. 1991/397, reg. 26

[^c19718271]: Words in s. 48(1)(a) inserted (2.5.2007) by The Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Allowances and Expenses) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/265), reg. 2(3)(a)

[^c19718291]: Words in s. 48(2) substituted (2.5.2007) by The Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Allowances and Expenses) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/265), reg. 2(3)(b)

[^c9670611]: S. 49 applied (temp. from 6.4.1995 until 1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/789, art. 2, Sch. para. 3 S. 49 applied (with modifications) (1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/3026, arts. 1(2), 13

[^c9670582]: S. 49(2) substituted (16.1.1990 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 81:2), ss. 194(1), 195(2), Sch. 11 para. 35(3); S.I. 1989/2445, art. 4

[^c19718361]: Words in s. 49(3) omitted (2.5.2007) by virtue of The Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Allowances and Expenses) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/265), reg. 2(4)(b)

[^c9670621]: Ss. 45–50 extended with modifications by Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976 (c. 66), s. 3(1)

[^c9670631]: Ss. 45-50 restricted by S.I. 1991/397, reg. 26

[^c19718351]: S. 49(1)(a) repealed (2.5.2007) by The Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Allowances and Expenses) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/265), reg. 2(4)(a)

[^c9670641]: S. 49(1)(b) repealed by Local Government (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 30), Sch. 7

[^c9670651]: S. 49(1)(f) repealed by Local Government (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 30), Sch. 7

[^c9670701]: Words inserted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 81:2), s. 194(1), Sch. 11 para. 35(4)

[^c9670791]: S. 49A repealed (1.4.1991) with savings by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 81:1), s. 194(4), Sch. 12 Pt. II; S.I. 1991/344, art. 3(2)(b)(ii), Schedule, para. 3(1); S. 49A amended (1.4.1996) by 1995/3026, arts. 1(2), 13

[^c9670831]: S. 50 applied (temp. from 6.4.1995 until 1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/789, art. 2, Sch. para. 3 S. 50 applied (with modifications) (1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/3026, arts. 1(2), 13

[^c9670841]: Ss. 45–50 extended with modifications by Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976 (c. 66), s. 3(1)

[^c9670851]: Ss. 45-50 restricted by S.I. 1991/397, reg. 26

[^c9670861]: Words inserted by Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65), s. 26(4)(a)

[^c9670871]: Words substituted by Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65), s. 26(4)(b)

[^c9670901]: S. 50A applied (temp. from 6.4.1995 until 1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/789, art. 2, Sch. para. 3

[^c19248551]: Words in s. 50A(6)(c) substituted (17.9.2003) by The Communications Act 2003 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2155), art. 3(1), Sch. 1 para. 8

[^c9670921]: S. 50B applied (temp. from 6.4.1995 until 1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/789, art. 2, Sch. para. 3

[^c9670931]: Word in s. 50B(4)(b) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 92(11); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)

[^c9670941]: S. 50C applied (temp. from 6.4.1995 until 1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/789, art. 2, Sch. para. 3

[^c9670951]: S. 50D applied (temp. from 6.4.1995 until 1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/789, art. 2, Sch. para. 3

[^c9670971]: Word in s. 50E(1)(a) shall cease to have effect (30.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2278, art. 2(2)(a)(i)

[^c9670981]: S. 50E(1)(c) and the word “and”immediately preceding it inserted (30.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2278, art. 2(2)(a)(ii)

[^c9671001]: Words in s. 50E(2) substituted (30.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2278, art. 2(2)(b)

[^c9671041]: S. 50E(3)(a)-(c) substituted (30.9.1996) for words in S. 50E(3) by S.I. 1996/2278, art. 2(2)(c)

[^c9671061]: Word in s. 50F(1)(a) shall cease to have effect (30.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2278, art. 2(3)(a)

[^c9671071]: S. 50F(1)(c) and the word “or”immediately preceding it inserted (30.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2278, art. 2(3)(b)

[^c9671091]: Words in s. 50F(1) substituted (30.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2278, art. 2(3)(c)

[^c9671121]: Words in s. 50G(1)(a) repealed (1.4.1996) by S.I. 1996/739, art. 7(1)(2), Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 3(3), Sch. 2

[^c9671141]: Words in s. 50H(6) inserted (30.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2278, art. 2(4)

[^c9671151]: S. 50J applied (temp. from 6.4.1995 until 1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/789, art. 2, Sch. para. 3

[^c9671181]: Definition of “relevant body”in s. 50K(1) inserted (30.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2278, art. 2(5)

[^c9671191]: Words in s. 50K(2)(b) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 92(12); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)

[^c9670881]: Pt. IIIA extended (with modifications.) (8.9.2000) by 2000 asp 10, s. 9, Sch. 2 para. 12; S.S.I. 2000/312, art. 2

[^c9670891]: Pt. IIIA (ss. 50A–50K) inserted by Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 (c. 43, SIF 81:1, 2), ss. 2(1), 3

[^c9671211]: Words in s. 51(1) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(2), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(d), Sch. 2

[^c9671221]: S. 51(3) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(2), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(d), Sch. 2

[^c9671231]: S. 53(2)(3) substituted for s. 53(2)–(4) by Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1981 (c. 23), s. 25, Sch. 2 para. 31(1) by Sch. 2 para. 3(2) it is provided that para. 31(1) has no effect as regards the operation of s. 53 in relation to proposals which were submitted to the Secretary of State before 11.6.1981 under s. 53(3))

[^c9671241]: S. 53(4) repealed by Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1981 (c. 23), s. 25, Sch. 2 para. 31(2), Sch. 4 (by Sch. 2 para. 31(2) it is provided that para. 31(1) and, in so far as relating to s. 53, Sch. 4 to that Act have no effect as regards the operation of s. 53 in relation to proposals which, before 11.6.1981, were submitted to the Secretary of State under s. 53(3))

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