Section 54 Review of crofting legislationI1

Scotland Not yet in force

(1)

The Scottish Ministers must—

(a)

within 3 years of Royal Assent, begin a review of crofting legislation, and

(b)

as soon as reasonably practicable after completing the review, prepare a report on that review.

(2)

The Scottish Ministers may delegate their functions under subsection (1) to such person as they consider appropriate.

(3)

The report under subsection (1) must, in particular, include an assessment—

(a)

of the impact and effectiveness of—

(i)

the 1993 Act,

(ii)

the 2010 Act,

(iii)

this Act, and

(b)

of whether—

(i)

further legislation relating to crofting is required,

(ii)

legislation relating to crofting requires to be consolidated.

(4)

When undertaking the review under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers (or, if applicable, the person to whom the function is delegated under subsection (2)) must consult such persons as they consider appropriate.

(5)

The Scottish Ministers must, as soon as reasonably practicable after the report is prepared—

(a)

publish the report, and

(b)

lay it before the Scottish Parliament.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: S. 54 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 66(2)