S.L. 460.17 Art. 1Citation, scope and applicability.

(1) The title of this Order is the Free Movement of

European Union Nationals and their Family Members Order.

(2) This Order revokes and replaces Part II of the Immigration

Regulations with respect to nationals of the EU only, with effect from the day it is published. Such Regulations shall continue to apply to those countries whose nationals have freedom of movement in the European Union but in respect of whom the provisions of Directive 2004/38/EC are not yet effective.

(3) This Order implements, the provisions of Directive inter alia, 2004/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the 29 April 2004.

(4) This Order shall apply to all Union citizens who move to or reside in Malta other than Maltese nationals, and to their family members or other family members as defined in this Order, who accompany or join them, as well as to third country nationals.