S.L. 451.3 Art. 3Scope.

(1) Without prejudice to any specific provisions for professional recognition in other national legislation and European

Union Community Law, these regulations shall apply to all nationals of a Member State and citizens otherwise legally entitled and authorised, wishing to pursue a regulated profession in a Member State, including those belonging to the liberal professions, other than that in which they obtained their professional qualification, on either self employed or employed basis.

(2) These regulations shall also apply to all nationals of a Member State who have pursued a professional traineeship outside the home Member State.

(3) These regulations shall not apply to notaries who are appointed by official act of government.