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Offender Management Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2019 (Commencement No. 7) Regulations 2023 and come into force on 3 July 2023. Appointed Day 2 3 July 2023 is the day appointed for the coming into force of section 58 (parole board recommendations: publication of test) of the Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2019. ANGELA CONSTANCE A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 14th June 2023
Fireworks Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2023 and come into force on 22 June 2023. Appointed Day 2 1 22 June 2023 is the day appointed for the coming into force of the provisions of the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 specified in column 1 of the table in the schedule (the subject matter of which is described in the corresponding entry in column 2 of the table). 2 Where a purpose is specified in column 3 of the table in the schedule, the corresponding provision in column 1 comes into force in accordance with paragraph (1) only for that purpose. SIOBHIAN BROWN Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 6th June 2023
National Health Service Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2023 and come into force on 1 July 2023. Amendment of the National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) (Scotland) Regulations 1989 2 1 The National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) (Scotland) Regulations 1989 are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 5(c) (exemption from charges for treatment the need for which arose during the visit) for “, other than Israel, or territory specified in Schedule 2” substitute “or territory specified in schedule 2, other than Bermuda, Cayman Islands or Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands” . 3 In schedule 2 (countries or territories in respect of which the United Kingdom Government has entered into a reciprocal agreement)— a in the appropriate alphabetical position, insert— i “Bermuda”, ii “Cayman Islands”, iii “Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands”, and b for “St Helena” substitute “St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha” . MICHAEL MATHESON A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 31st May 2023
National Health Service Citation and commencement 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment of the National Health Service (Free Prescriptions and Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Revocation of the National Health Service (Free Prescriptions and Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tribunals And Inquiries Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Local Taxation Chamber and Upper Tribunal for Scotland (Composition and Procedure) (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2023 and come into force on 1 July 2023. Amendment of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Local Taxation Chamber and Upper Tribunal for Scotland (Composition) Regulations 2023 2 1 The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Local Taxation Chamber and Upper Tribunal for Scotland (Composition) Regulations 2023 are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 4 (composition of Upper Tribunal hearing appeals or referrals from First-tier Tribunal)— a in paragraph (1), for the words before sub-paragraph (a) substitute “The Upper Tribunal, when convened to decide any matter in a case appealed or referred from the First-tier Tribunal, must consist of—” , b omit paragraph (4), c in paragraph (5), omit the words “and (4),”, d after paragraph (6), insert— 7 In paragraph (1), a case appealed or referred from the First-tier Tribunal includes a case transferred to the Upper Tribunal by virtue of the Upper Tribunal for Scotland (Transfer of Valuation for Rating Appeal Functions of the Lands Tribunal for Scotland) Regulations 2023 . . Amendment of the Council Tax (Alteration of Lists and Appeals) (Scotland) Regulations 1993 3 1 The Council Tax (Alteration of Lists and Appeals) (Scotland) Regulations 1993 are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 15(3) (appeal in the event of disagreement as to proposed alteration), in each of sub-paragraphs (a) to (d), for “weeks” substitute “months” . Amendment of the Council Tax Reduction (Scotland) Regulations 2021 4 1 The Council Tax Reduction (Scotland) Regulations 2021 are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 94(3) (appeal against a determination on an application) of the Council Tax Reduction (Scotland) Regulations 2021, for “70A(2)” substitute “93(4)(c)” . SIOBHIAN BROWN Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 29th June 2023
Agriculture Citation, commencement and extent 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interpretation 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Form of provisional authorisations 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rating And Valuation Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Valuation Timetable (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Order 2023 and comes into force on 15 June 2023. Amendment of the Valuation Timetable (Scotland) Order 2022 2 1 The Valuation Timetable (Scotland) Order 2022 is amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3). 2 In article 6(2) (revocations), for the word “The” where it first occurs, substitute “Subject to the modification made by article 7, the” . 3 After article 6 (revocations) insert— Appeals and complaints lodged between 1 January 2020 and 31 March 2023 7 1 In respect of an appeal or a complaint lodged during the period beginning with 1 January 2020 and ending with 31 March 2023, the last date for disposal of the appeal or complaint by the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland is 31 December 2024 . 2 In this article “ First-tier Tribunal for Scotland ” means the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland established by section 1 of the Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014. . TOM ARTHUR Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 30th May 2023
Climate Change Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 (Interim Target) Amendment Regulations 2023 and come into force on 31 May 2023. Amendment of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 2 In section 2(1)(a) of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 (the interim targets) , for “56%” substitute “48.5%” . MAIRI McALLAN A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 30th May 2023
Court Of Session Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 This Act of Sederunt may be cited as the Act of Sederunt (Fees of Solicitors in the Court of Session, Sheriff Appeal Court and Sheriff Court) (Taxation of Judicial Expenses Rules) (Amendment) 2023. 2 It comes into force on 30th June 2023. 3 In this Act of Sederunt “ the 2019 Rules ” means the Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session, Sheriff Appeal Court Rules and Ordinary Cause Rules Amendment) (Taxation of Judicial Expenses) 2019 . 4 A certified copy is to be inserted in the Books of Sederunt. Amendment of the Act of Sederunt (Fees of Solicitors in the Sheriff Court) (Amendment and Further Provisions) 1993 2 1 Schedule 1 (general regulations) of the Act of Sederunt (Fees of Solicitors in the Sheriff Court) (Amendment and Further Provisions) 1993 , as revoked and saved by the 2019 Rules, is amended in accordance with this paragraph. 2 In paragraph 15 of the General Regulations, for “£37” substitute “£40.50” . 3 In the provisions of the Table of Fees which are mentioned in column 1 of schedule 1 of this Act of Sederunt, for the amounts specified in column 2, substitute the amounts specified in column 3. Amendment of the Rules of the Court of Session 1994 3 1 Rule 42.16 (table of fees) of the Rules of the Court of Session 1994 as revoked and saved by the 2019 Rules, is amended in accordance with this paragraph. 2 In paragraph (1A) , for “£37” substitute “£40.50” . 3 In the provisions of the Table of Fees in paragraph (3) which are mentioned in column 1 of schedule 2 of this Act of Sederunt, for the amounts specified in column 2, substitute the amounts specified in column 3. Amendment of the Act of Sederunt (Fees of Solicitors in the Sheriff Appeal Court) 2015 4 1 The Act of Sederunt (Fees of Solicitors in the Sheriff Appeal Court 2015) as revoked and saved by the 2019 Rules, is amended in accordance with this paragraph. 2 In the provisions of schedule 1 (detailed fees) mentioned in column 1 of Part 1 of schedule 3 of this Act of Sederunt, for the amounts specified in column 2, substitute the amounts specified in column 3. 3 In the provisions of schedule 2 (inclusive fees) mentioned in column 1 of Part 2 of schedule 3 of this Act of Sederunt, for the amounts specified in column 2, substitute the amounts specified in column 3. Amendment of the Act of Sederunt (Taxation of Judicial Expenses Rules) 2019 5 1 The Act of Sederunt (Taxation of Judicial Expenses Rules) 2019 is amended in accordance with this paragraph. 2 In rule 3.2 (the unit), for “£16.40” substitute “£18.00” . Saving 6 Paragraphs 2 to 5 have no effect as regards fees payable in respect of work carried out before 30th June 2023. CJM SUTHERLAND Lord President Edinburgh I.P.D. 30th May 2023
Food Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Food (Scotland) Act 2015 (Compliance Notices) Regulations 2023. 2 These Regulations come into force on 30 June 2023. 3 In these Regulations— a “ the 1990 Act ” means the Food Safety Act 1990 , b “ the 2015 Act ” means the Food (Scotland) Act 2015. Meaning of relevant offence, specified standard and specified period 2 1 For the purposes of Part 3 (administrative sanctions) of the 2015 Act, as it applies to compliance notices, an offence specified in the schedule is a “relevant offence”. 2 The “ specified standard ” for the purposes of section 42(3) (compliance notices) of the 2015 Act is on the balance of probabilities. 3 The “ specified period ” for the purposes of section 43(3) (content and form of a compliance notice) of the 2015 Act is 14 days. Application of provisions of the 1990 Act 3 The following provisions of the 1990 Act apply for the purposes of the provisions of the 2015 Act mentioned, subject to the modifications specified— a section 30(8) (documentary evidence in proceedings for offences) applies for the purposes of sections 44 (failure to comply with a compliance notice) and 48 (appeal against a compliance notice) of the 2015 Act with the modification that the reference to “this Act” is to be read as a reference to Part 3 of 2015 Act, as that Part applies to compliance notices, b section 34 (time limit for prosecutions) applies for the purposes of section 44 (failure to comply with a compliance notice) of the 2015 Act with the modification that the reference to “this Act which is punishable under section 35(A1), (A2) or (2) below” is to be read as a reference to section 44 of the 2015 Act, c section 40 (power to issue codes of practice) applies for the purposes of Part 3 of the 2015 Act as that Part applies to compliance notices with the modifications that— i any reference to “this Act” is to be read as a reference to Part 3 of the 2015 Act, as that Part applies to compliance notices, ii any reference to a “food authority” is to be read as a reference to an enforcement authority, d section 49(3) to (5) (form and authentication of documents) applies for the purposes of sections 42 (compliance notices) and 47 (withdrawal of a compliance notice) of the 2015 Act with the modifications that any reference to a “food authority” is to be read as a reference to an enforcement authority, e section 50 (service of documents) applies for the purposes of sections 42 (compliance notices) and 47 (withdrawal of a compliance notice) of the 2015 Act with the modification that any reference to “this Act” is to be read as a reference to Part 3 of the 2015 Act as that Part applies to compliance notices. JENNI MINTO Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 23rd May 2023
Tribunals And Inquiries Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Allocation of Functions to the General Regulatory Chamber) Regulations 2023 and come into force on 1 June 2023. 2 In these Regulations— “ the 2019 Act ” means the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 , “ the First-tier Tribunal ” means the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland. Allocation of low emission zone scheme functions to the First-tier Tribunal 2 1 The low emission zone scheme functions of the First-tier Tribunal are allocated to the General Regulatory Chamber . 2 The low emission zone scheme functions of the First-tier Tribunal are the functions conferred on the First-tier Tribunal by the Low Emission Zones (Emission Standards, Exemptions and Enforcement) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 . Allocation of parking prohibition functions to the First-tier Tribunal 3 1 The parking prohibition functions of the First-tier Tribunal are allocated to the General Regulatory Chamber. 2 The parking prohibition functions of the First-tier Tribunal are any function conferred on the First-tier Tribunal by regulations made under section 59 of the 2019 Act. Allocation of workplace parking licensing scheme functions to the First-tier Tribunal 4 1 The workplace parking licensing scheme functions of the First-tier Tribunal are allocated to the General Regulatory Chamber. 2 The workplace parking licensing scheme functions of the First-tier Tribunal are the functions conferred on the First-tier Tribunal by the Workplace Parking Licensing (Scotland) Regulations 2022 . SIOBHIAN BROWN Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 23rd May 2023
Fireworks Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 (Consequential Modifications, Saving and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2023 and come into force on 6 June 2023. 2 In these Regulations, “ the 1995 Act ” means the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 . Repeals 2 The following provisions are repealed— a section 20(3), (4), (5), (6) of the 1995 Act, and b the definition of “controlled article or substance” within section 20(8) of the 1995 Act. Saving and transitional provisions 3 1 Despite regulation 2, the provisions of the 1995 Act referred to in that regulation continue to have effect on and after 6 June 2023 as they did immediately before that date in respect of any criminal proceedings relating to an offence under section 20(3) or (4) of that Act committed before that date, subject to the modification in paragraph (2). 2 In respect of any criminal proceedings referred to in paragraph (1), section 20(6) of the 1995 Act has effect as if after the words “lawful authority” (in that section) there were inserted “or any other reasonable excuse” . SIOBHIAN BROWN Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 24th May 2023
Public Bodies Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the National Smart Ticketing Advisory Board (Gender Representation on Public Boards) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 and come into force on 26 May 2023. Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018 2 In the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018, in schedule 1 (public authorities), at the appropriate place in alphabetical order insert— National Smart Ticketing Advisory Board . KEVIN STEWART Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 23rd May 2023
Heat Networks Citation and commencement 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2023 and come into force on 30 May 2023. 2 In these Regulations “ the Act ” means the Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021. Appointed day 2 1 The day appointed for the coming into force of the provisions of the Act specified in paragraph (2), insofar as not already in force, is 30 May 2023. 2 The provisions are— a section 46 (power to designate heat network zone), b section 47 (duty on local authority to review heat network zoning in area), c section 48 (designation of heat network zone by local authority), d section 49 (designation of heat network zone by Scottish Ministers), e section 50 (variation of heat network zone by local authority), f section 51 (variation of heat network zone by Scottish Ministers), g section 52 (two or more local authorities acting jointly in relation to heat network zone), h section 53 (ministerial power of direction to designate or vary heat network zone), i section 54 (guidance), j section 63 (building assessment reports), k section 65 (notification of building assessment reports), l section 66 (guidance about building assessment reports), m section 67 (interpretation of Part 5), and n section 93 (heat networks delivery plan). PATRICK HARVIE Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 16th May 2023
Burial Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 (Commencement No. 5) Regulations 2023 and come into force on 2 June 2023. 2 In these Regulations “ the Act ” means the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016. Appointed Day 2 1 2 June 2023 is the day appointed for the coming into force of the provisions of the Act specified in column 1 of the table in the schedule (the subject matter of which is described in column 2 of the table). 2 Where a purpose is specified in column 3 of that table in relation to a provision in column 1, that provision comes into force only for that purpose. JENNI MINTO Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 11th May 2023
Civil Partnership Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2020 (Commencement No. 5) Regulations 2023 and come into force on 30 November 2023. Provisions coming into force on 30 November 2023 2 1 30 November 2023 is the day appointed for the coming into force of the provisions of the Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2020 specified in column 1 of the table in the schedule of these Regulations, the subject matter of which is described in column 2 of the table. 2 Where a purpose is specified in column 3 of the table in relation to a provision, the provision comes into force on 30 November 2023 for that purpose only. SHIRLEY-ANNE SOMERVILLE A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 11th May 2023
Animals Citation, commencement and extent 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Animal Health (Miscellaneous Fees) (Amendment and Revocation) (Scotland) Order 2023 and comes into force on 1 July 2023. 2 This Order extends to Scotland only. Amendment of the Poultry Compartments (Fees) (Scotland) Order 2010 2 In the schedule of the Poultry Compartments (Fees) (Scotland) Order 2010 omit “+ VAT” in each place where it occurs. Revocations 3 The following orders are revoked— a the Diseases of Animals (Fees for the Testing of Disinfectants) Order 1991 , b the Diseases of Animals (Waste Food) (Fees for Licences) Order 1992 . MAIRI GOUGEON A member of the Scottish Government St. Andrew’s House Edinburgh 10th May 2023
Council Tax Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Council Tax (Discounts) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Order 2023 and comes into force on 14 June 2023. Amendment of the Council Tax (Discounts) (Scotland) Consolidation and Amendment Order 2003 2 1 The Council Tax (Discounts) (Scotland) Consolidation and Amendment Order 2003 is amended in accordance with paragraph (2). 2 In article 4 (the severely mentally impaired)— a in paragraph (2)— i for sub-paragraph (f) substitute— f working tax credit under the Tax Credits Act 2002 that includes— i a disability element in accordance with regulation 9 of the Working Tax Credit (Entitlement and Maximum Rate) Regulations 2002 , or ii a severe disability element in accordance with regulation 17 of the Working Tax Credit (Entitlement and Maximum Rate) Regulations 2002 . , ii for sub-paragraph (h)(ii) substitute— ii article 8 of the Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions Order 2006 (including that provision as applied, whether with or without modifications, by any other instrument) , iii for sub-paragraph (i)(ii) substitute— ii article 12 of the Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions Order 2006 (including that provision as applied, whether with or without modifications, by any other instrument) , b in paragraph (5)— i omit “on any day after 31 March 2023”, ii in sub-paragraph (a), at the beginning, insert “on any day after 31 March 2023,” , iii for sub-paragraph (b) substitute— b on any day after 13 June 2023, a change to the person’s award of universal credit, other than as a result of a change to the rate of universal credit due to uprating. . TOM ARTHUR Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 3rd May 2023
Police Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 (Commencement No. 8) Order 2023 and comes into force on 17 August 2023. Appointed day 2 17 August 2023 is the day appointed for the coming into force of the following provisions of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016— a section 113(1) (Police Negotiating Board for Scotland - establishment and functions), so far as not already in force, b section 113(2), c section 114(1)(a) and (2) (consequential and transitional). ANGELA CONSTANCE A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 2nd May 2023
Health Services Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2023, and come into force on 15 May 2023. 2 In these Regulations— “ the 1978 Act ” means the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 , “ the 2019 Act ” means the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019. Appointed day 2 15 May 2023 is the day appointed for the coming into force of the provisions of the 2019 Act specified in column 1 of the table in the schedule (the subject matter of which is described in the corresponding entry in column 2 of the table), for the purpose specified in the corresponding entry in column 3 of the table. MICHAEL MATHESON A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 25th April 2023