# The Public Lending Right Scheme 1982 (Commencement of Variation) Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


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Made 6th January 2026
Laid before Parliament 8th January 2026
Coming into force 9th February 2026
The Public Lending Right Scheme 1982 (“the Scheme”) was brought into force on 14th June 1982;
The Scheme has been varied;
The Secretary of State, after consultation with representatives of authors and library authorities and of others who appear likely to be affected, has further varied the Scheme;
Accordingly the Secretary of State, in whom the power conferred by section 3 (7) of the Public Lending Right Act 1979 is vested, makes this Order in exercise of that power:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/8/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/public-lending-right-scheme-1982-commencement-of-variation-order-2026/introduction
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