# The Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Functions) Order 1999, Paragraph 9

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The function of the Secretary of State under section 2 of the Business Names Act 1985 (prohibition of use of certain business names) so far as relating to an individual to whom that Act applies who–
(a) has a place of business in Scotland; and
(b) carries on business in Scotland under a name to which either paragraphs (a) or (b) of subsection (1) of that section applies,
shall be treated as exercisable in or as regards Scotland and may be exercised separately.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1756/schedule/paragraph/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/scotland-act-1998-modification-of-functions-order-1999/schedule/paragraph-9
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