Regulation 5 Form of instruments
The Queen’s Printer must ensure that every copy of an instrument published by the Queen’s Printer bears—
the heading “SCOTTISH STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS”;
the calendar year of the series to which the instrument has been allocated followed by “No.” and the number assigned to it under regulation 3 (for example 2011 No. 1);
a statement showing the date on which the instrument was made; and
a statement showing the date on which the instrument comes into force.
If an instrument has been laid before the Scottish Parliament in accordance with the requirements of any enactment, the Queen’s Printer must also ensure that every copy of that instrument published by the Queen’s Printer bears a statement showing the date on which the instrument was laid before the Parliament.