Public Libraries (Scotland) Act 1920

The Public Libraries (Scotland) Act 1920 (10 & 11 Geo. 5. c. 45) was an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom. It became law on 16 August 1920.

Public Libraries (Scotland) Act 1920
Act of Parliament
Long titleAn Act to amend the Public Libraries Consolidation (Scotland) Act, 1887.
Citation10 & 11 Geo. 5. c. 45
Dates
Royal assent16 August 1920
Commencement15 May 1920
Other legislation
AmendsPublic Libraries Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1887
Repealed byLocal Government (Scotland) Act 1973
Status: Repealed

It amended the Public Libraries Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1887 (50 & 51 Vict. c. 42), providing that with effect from 15 May 1920, the rating limit under section 8 of that act was increased from 1d to 3d.

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  • Oliver & Boyd's new Edinburgh almanac and national repository for the year 1921. p228