2 Duration of decommissioning scheme.
1
A decommissioning scheme must identify a period during which firearms, ammunition and explosives may be dealt with in accordance with the scheme (“the amnesty period”).
2
The amnesty period must end before—
a
F127th February 2003, or
3
A day appointed by an order under subsection (2)(b) must not be—
a
more than twelve months after the day on which the order is made, or
4
An order under subsection (2)(b) shall be made by statutory instrument; and no order shall be made unless a draft has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.