# The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 (Commencement and Transitional Provisions) Order 2013, Article 4: Commencement


The following provisions of the 2013 Act shall come into force on 1st December 2013—
(a) section 1(3) (offence of carrying on business as scrap metal dealer without a licence);
(b) section 8(9) and (10) (offence of failing to comply with notification requirements);
(c) section 9 (closure of unlicensed sites);
(d) section 10(5) (offence of failing to comply with requirement to display licence);
(e) section 11(4) to (7) (offence of failing to verify supplier’s identity etc);
(f) section 15(4) to (6) (offence of failing to comply with record keeping requirements);
(g) paragraphs 3(5) and (6) and 5 of Schedule 1 (further provision about licences: offences of failing to apply to vary a licence, and making a false statement);
(h) Schedule 2 (closure of unlicensed sites).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1966/article/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/scrap-metal-dealers-act-2013-commencement-and-transitional-provisions-order-2013/article-4
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