# The Absent Voting (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026, Regulation 7: Interpretation


In regulation 2(1) (interpretation)—
(a) after the definition of “anonymous entry” insert—
““maximum period” means the period specified in paragraph 3(1A)(a) or 7(5A)(a) of Schedule 4;”,
(b) after the definition of “registration officer” insert—
““relevant absent voting application” means an application (including a partially completed application) under paragraph 3, 4 or 6 of Schedule 4 in relation to a local government election, or local government elections, in Scotland;”,
(c) after the definition of “Schedule 4” insert—
““UK digital service” has the same meaning as in section 12B(6) of the Scotland Act 1998;”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2026/9780111065211/regulation/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-absent-voting-miscellaneous-amendment-scotland-regulations-2026/regulation-7
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