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

P1I1I2I3I4I5I6I7b

such later day as the Secretary of State may by order from time to time appoint.

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

b

F2later than 27th February F32010.

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.