# The Scotland Act 2016, Section 18 (Disapplication of UK Aggregates Levy) (Appointed Day) Regulations 2026, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
1st April 2026 is the day appointed by these Regulations under section 18(4) of the Scotland Act 2016 as when the amendments made under section 18(3), and Schedule 1 to, the Scotland Act 2016 come into effect. These amendments will disapply UK aggregates levy to Scotland in relation to commercial exploitation of aggregate which takes place on or after that date.
A Tax Information and Impact Note has not been prepared for this instrument as it gives effect to previously announced policy and it is appointed day regulations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/355/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/scotland-act-2016-section-18-disapplication-of-uk-aggregates-levy-appointed-day-regulations-2026/note
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