# Transport (Scotland) Act 2001, Section 13S: Multi-authority franchising


(1) Two or more local transport authorities may act jointly to make a franchising framework and enter into a franchise agreement (or agreements) under this chapter.
(2) In those circumstances, unless the context otherwise requires, a reference in this chapter (other than this section) to—
(a) a local transport authority, in relation to a franchising framework or a franchise agreement or to a proposed framework or agreement, is a reference to the authorities acting jointly,
(b) the area of a local transport authority is a reference to the combined areas of the authorities,
(c) the relevant general policies of a local transport authority is a reference to the relevant general policies of each local transport authority.
(3) Where two or more local transport authorities act jointly to make a franchising framework or enter into a franchise agreement, they must continue to act jointly in relation to the framework or agreement in all respects.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2001/2/section/13S (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/transport-scotland-act-2001/section-13S
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