# The Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 (Commencement No.2 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2009, Article 4: Appointed Dates


The following provisions of the Act come into force on 1st January 2010 —
(a) section 12 (defence to charge of failing to return donation from impermissible donor);
(b) section 13 (“reasonable excuse” in relation to certain offences under the 2000 Act);
(c) section 14 (control of donations to members associations: responsible persons);
(d) section 15 (control of donations to holders of elective office: compliance officers);
(e) section 16 (control of loans etc to members associations: responsible persons);
(f) section 17 (control of loans etc to holders of elective office: compliance officers);
(g) section 18 (person may not be “responsible person” for more than one third party);
(h) section 20 (increased thresholds in relation to donations etc);
(i) section 39 in so far as it relates to the entries in paragraphs (j) and (k);
(j) paragraph 24 of Schedule 6; and
(k) the entries in Schedule 7 relating to the following provisions of the 2000 Act:
(i) section 47(2) and (3);
(ii) section 65(5);
(iii) section 71S(6);
(iv) section 149(1);
(v) paragraph 12(3) of Schedule 7; and
(vi) paragraphs 1(7)(d) and 12(3) of Schedule 7A.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3084/article/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/political-parties-and-elections-act-2009-commencement-no2-and-transitional-provisions-order-2009/article-4
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