Section 1 Lyon King of Arms to have same rights and duties as heretofore, except as altered by this Act.
The jurisdiction of the Lyon Court in Scotland shall be exercised by the Lyon King of Arms, who shall have the same rights, duties, powers, privileges, and dignities as have heretofore belonged to the Lyon King of Arms in Scotland, except in so far as these are herein-after altered or regulated.
Notes on the whole Act
Textual amendments
- F1
Short title given by Short Titles Act 1896 (c. 14)
- F2
Preamble omitted under authority of Statute Law Revision Act 1893 (c. 14)