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Food Citation, commencement, and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022 (Commencement No. 2 (Amendment) and Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2025 and come into force on 10 March 2025. 2 In these Regulations, “ the Act ” means the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022. Amendment of the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2024 2 In the table in schedule 2 (provisions of the Act coming into force on 30 June 2025) of the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2024 — a omit the fourth row (section 21 – independence of the Commission), b omit the seventh row (schedule, paragraph 3 – powers), c in the first column of the eighth row (schedule, paragraphs 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 – procedure), for “4, 5, 6, 7 and 8” substitute “6 and 7” . Appointed day 3 1 10 March 2025 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 that table). 2 Where a purpose is specified in column 3 of the table in the schedule in relation to any provision specified in column 1 of the table in the schedule, that provision comes into force on 10 March 2025 only for that purpose. MAIRI GOUGEON A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 20th February 2025
NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the National Health Service (Common Staffing Method) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 and come into force on 1 April 2025. Amendment of the National Health Service (Common Staffing Method) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 2 1 The National Health Service (Common Staffing Method) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 are amended in accordance with this regulation. 2 In Regulation 4 (Professional judgement tool), for “Version 2”, substitute “Version 3 ” . 3 In the second column of the table in the schedule (Staffing level tools)— a in each place it appears, for “Version 3”, substitute “Version 4 ” , b for “Maternity Staffing Level Tool Version 2”, substitute “Maternity Staffing Level Tool Version 3 ” , c for “SCAMPS - Scottish Children’s Acuity Measurement in Paediatric Settings Version 2”, substitute “SCAMPS - Scottish Children’s Acuity Measurement in Paediatric Settings Version 3 ” , and d other than provided for in paragraphs (b) and (c), in each place it appears, for “Version 2”, substitute “Version 3 ” . NEIL GRAY A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew's House Edinburgh 18th February 2025
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Citation and commencement 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment of the Environmental Protection (Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and other Dangerous Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 2000 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Landfill Tax Citation, commencement and application 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Scottish Landfill Tax (Standard Rate and Lower Rate) Order 2025 and comes into force on 1 April 2025. 2 This Order has effect in relation to taxable disposals made, or treated as made, on or after 1 April 2025. Rates of Scottish landfill tax 2 For the purposes of section 13 of the Landfill Tax (Scotland) Act 2014— a the standard rate is £126.15, b the lower rate is £4.05. Revocation 3 The Scottish Landfill Tax (Standard Rate and Lower Rate) Order 2024 is revoked. SHONA ROBISON A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 18th February 2025
Education Citation and commencement 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (Modification) Regulations 2025 and, subject to paragraph (2), come into force on 1 April 2025. 2 Regulations 2(a) and 3 come into force on 6 April 2025. Eligibility for free school meals 2 In section 53(7) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (provision of school meals)— a omit paragraph (aa) , b in paragraph (c) , for “£796”, in both places where it appears, substitute “£850” . Revocation of the Education (School Lunches) (Scotland) Regulations 2009 and the Education (School Lunches) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 3 The Education (School Lunches) (Scotland) Regulations 2009 and the Education (School Lunches) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 are revoked. JENNY GILRUTH A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 18th February 2025
Local Government Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Amendment (Amendment) Regulations 2025 and come into force on 31 March 2025. 2 In these Regulations “ the 2007 Regulations ” means the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Regulations 2007 . Amendment of the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Regulations 2007 2 1 The Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Amendment Regulations 2025 are amended in accordance with paragraph (2) 2 In regulation 2 (amendment of the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Regulations 2007)— a in paragraph (3), in entry (a) of the table to be substituted in regulation 7(2) (remuneration of the Civic Head) of the 2007 Regulations, for “£37,458” substitute “£37,548”, b in paragraph (5), in entry (a) of the table to be substituted in regulation 9(3) (amount of remuneration of Senior Councillors) of the 2007 Regulations, for “£37,458” substitute “£37,548”, c after paragraph (6) insert— 6A In regulation 12 (joint boards)— a in paragraph (8) (which concerns the total yearly amount to be paid to the convener of a joint board) for “£26,686” substitute “£28, 207” , b in paragraph (9) (which concerns the total yearly amount to be paid to the vice-convener of a joint board)— i omit “of” where it second occurs, ii for “£25,352” substitute “£26,797” . . SHONA ROBISON A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 17th February 2025
Court Of Session Citation and commencement, etc. 1 1 This Act of Sederunt may be cited as the Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session 1994 Amendment) (Nautical Assessors) 2025. 2 It comes into force on 11th April 2025. 3 A certified copy is to be inserted in the Books of Sederunt. Amendment of the Rules of the Court of Session 1994 2 1 Chapter 12 (assessors) of the Rules of the Court of Session 1994 is amended in accordance with this paragraph. 2 In rule 12.5 (selection of assessors) — a in paragraph (1), for “Subject to paragraph (2), an” substitute “An” ; b omit paragraph (2). 3 In rule 12.7 (skilled witnesses where assessors summoned)— a omit paragraph (1); b in paragraph (2) omit “other than one to which paragraph (1) applies,”. Saving 3 Paragraph 2 does not apply in respect of proceedings commenced before 11th April 2025. PAUL CULLEN Lord President I.P.D. Edinburgh 7th March 2025
National Assistance Services Citation, commencement and extent 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the National Assistance (Sums for Personal Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 and come into force on 7 April 2025. 2 These Regulations extend to Scotland only. Sums needed for personal requirements 2 For the purposes of section 22(4) of the National Assistance Act 1948, as applied by section 87(3) and (4) of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968, the amount which a local authority is to assume that a person will need for their personal requirements per week is £35.90. Revocations 3 The National Assistance (Sums for Personal Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 are revoked. MAREE TODD Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 5th February 2025
Housing Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Saving Provision) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 and come into force on 31 March 2025. 2 In these Regulations— “ the 1988 Act ” means the Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 , “ the 2016 Act ” means the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 . Saving provision 2 Despite the expiry of section 10 and schedule 3 of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 in accordance with section 11 of that Act and the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 (Expiry of Section 10: Extension) Regulations 2024 , the Rent Adjudication (Temporary Modifications) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 continue in effect in relation to— a a referral to a rent officer made prior to 1 April 2025, in accordance with section 24(1) of the 2016 Act, in relation to a rent-increase notice given in accordance with section 22(1) of that Act, b an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal made in accordance with section 28(1) of the 2016 Act against an order of a rent officer made in relation to a referral described in paragraph (a), c a referral to the First-tier Tribunal made prior to 1 April 2025, in accordance with section 24(3)(a) of the 1988 Act , in relation to a notice proposing a new rent served in accordance with section 24(1) of the 1988 Act , d an appeal to the Upper Tribunal made in accordance with section 46 of the Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014 against an order of the First-tier Tribunal made in relation to a referral described in paragraph (c). PAUL MCLENNAN Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 5th February 2025
Rating And Valuation Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Non-Domestic Rating (Valuation of Utilities) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2025 and comes into force on 1 April 2025. Amendment of the Non-Domestic Rating (Valuation of Utilities) (Scotland) Order 2005 2 1 The Non-Domestic Rating (Valuation of Utilities) (Scotland) Order 2005 is amended as follows. 2 In the table forming part of article 7A(2) (fixed line telecommunications) — a omit the entry in the first column (Company Name) for “Interoute Communications Holdings Limited” and the corresponding registration number in the second column (Registration Number) “04927540”, b omit the entry in the first column (Company Name) for “Interoute Communications Limited” and the corresponding registration number in the second column (Registration Number) “04472687”, c after the entry for “Entanet International Limited” insert in the first column “Exa Infrastructure Holdings UK Limited” with the respective corresponding registration number in the second column “04927540”, then insert in the first column “Exa Infrastructure UK Limited” with the respective corresponding registration number in the second column “04472687” , and d after the entry for “NEOS Networks Limited” insert in the first column “Nexfibre Networks Services Limited” with the respective corresponding registration number in the second column “14163446” . IVAN MCKEE Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 28th January 2025
RATING AND VALUATION Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Non-Domestic Rate (Scotland) Order 2025 and comes into force on 1 April 2025. Non-domestic rate for 2025-2026 2 For the purposes of section 7B of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1975, the Scottish Ministers specify a rate of 49.8 pence per pound as the non-domestic rate to be levied throughout Scotland in respect of the financial year 2025-2026. IVAN MCKEE Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew's House Edinburgh 18th February 2025
Criminal Law Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Act 2025 (Commencement) Regulations 2025 and come into force on 11 February 2025. Appointed day 2 11 February 2025 is the day appointed for the coming into force of the Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Act 2025, so far as not already in force. ANGELA CONSTANCE A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 27th January 2025
Roads And Bridges Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Scottish Road Works Register (Prescribed Fees) Regulations 2025 and come into force on 1 April 2025. Interpretation 2 In these Regulations— “ the Act ” means the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, “ financial year 2025/2026 ” means the period of 12 months commencing on 1 April 2025, “ relevant period ” means the period of 12 months ending on 31 December 2024, “ relevant undertaker ” means an undertaker who has entered a notice in the SRWR in the relevant period, “ undertaker ” has the same meaning as in section 107(4) of the Act but excludes those persons granted permission under section 109 of the Act to execute road works. Prescribed fees 3 1 This regulation applies in respect of financial year 2025/2026. 2 Payment to the Commissioner of the prescribed fee, calculated in accordance with paragraph (5), is a condition of access to the SRWR by roads authorities under section 112A(3) of the Act. 3 Payment to the Commissioner of the prescribed fee, calculated in accordance with paragraph (6), is a condition of access to the SRWR by relevant undertakers under section 112A(3) of the Act. 4 Payments due to the Commissioner under this regulation must be made within 60 days of receipt of the invoice from the Commissioner. 5 For each roads authority, the prescribed fee for the purposes of section 112A(4)(a) of the Act must be calculated in accordance with the formula— R × £ 1,008,819 - £ A where— R is the figure shown in column 2 of the schedule of these Regulations in relation to the roads authority specified in the corresponding entry in column 1 of the schedule to which the calculation relates, and £A is the total amount payable to the Commissioner by way of prescribed amounts for financial year 2025/26 pursuant to regulation 3 of the Scottish Road Works Register (Prescribed Fees and Amounts) Regulations 2008 . 6 For each relevant undertaker, the prescribed fee for the purposes of section 112A(4)(a) of the Act must be calculated in accordance with the formula— R × £ 1,008,819 - £ A where— N is the number of notices entered by the relevant undertaker to which the calculation relates in the SRWR in the relevant period, TN is the total number of notices entered by all relevant undertakers in the SRWR in the relevant period, and £A has the same meaning as in paragraph (5). Revocation 4 Regulations 2 and 3 of the Road Works (Scottish Road Works Register Fees and Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2024 are revoked. FIONA HYSLOP A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 28th January 2025
Environmental Protection Citation, commencement, and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2025 and come into force on 4 February 2025. 2 In these Regulations, “ the Act ” means the Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024. Appointed days 2 4 February 2025 is the day appointed for the coming into force of section 21 of the Act (offences relating to the use etc. of injurious articles or substances: fixed penalty notices). 3 1 April 2025 is the day appointed for the coming into force of the following provisions of the Act— a section 10 (power to require imposition of charges for single-use items), b section 11 (fixed penalty notices for fly-tipping offences), c section 13 (information on fly-tipping offences), d section 23 (waste reprocessing infrastructure report), e section 24 (Zero Waste Scotland: application of public bodies legislation), f section 25 (deposit and return schemes: power to direct scheme administrator), g schedule (Zero Waste Scotland: application of public bodies legislation). GILLIAN MARTIN A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 21st January 2025
Public Service Pensions Citation, commencement and effect 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Police Pension Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025. 2 These Regulations come into force on 1 May 2025 but regulations 3 and 4 have effect from 1 April 2025. Amendment of the Police Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2015 2 The Police Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2015 are amended in accordance with regulations 3 and 4. Eligibility for payment of ill-health benefits 3 Chapter 4 (eligibility for payment of ill-health benefits) of Part 4 (scheme membership) ceases to have effect from 1 April 2025. Rate of member contributions 4 In regulation 160 (rate of member contributions)— a In paragraph (2)— i for “13.46%” substitute “13.7%” , ii omit from “if” to the end, b omit paragraphs (3) and (4). IVAN MCKEE Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 4th March 2025
Local Government Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Amendment Regulations 2025 and come into force on 1 April 2025. Amendment of the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Regulations 2007 2 1 The Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Regulations 2007 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (7). 2 For the table in regulation 6(2) (remuneration of the Leader of the Council) substitute— (a) Band B – £50,063 (b) Band C– £60,791 (c) Band D – £71,519. . 3 For the table in regulation 7(2) (remuneration of the Civic Head) substitute— (a) Band B – £37,548 (b) Band C – £45,594 (c) Band D – £53,640. . 4 In regulation 8(2) (remuneration and number of Senior Councillors)— a for sub-paragraph (a) substitute— a 10, for each of the following— Clackmannanshire Council Comhairle nan Eilean Siar East Lothian Council East Renfrewshire Council Inverclyde Council Midlothian Council Moray Council Orkney Islands Council Shetland Islands Council Stirling Council West Dunbartonshire Council; , b omit sub-paragraphs (b) and (c). 5 In regulation 9 (amount of remuneration of Senior Councillors) for paragraph (3) substitute— 3 The maximum yearly amount that may be paid to a Senior Councillor is as follows, depending on the banding of a local authority— (a) Band B – £37,548 (b) Band C – £45,594 (c) Band D – £53,640. . 6 In regulation 10 (Councillors’ remuneration) for “£21,345” substitute “£25,982” . 6A In regulation 12 (joint boards)— a in paragraph (8) (which concerns the total yearly amount to be paid to the convener of a joint board) for “£26,686” substitute “£28, 207” , b in paragraph (9) (which concerns the total yearly amount to be paid to the vice-convener of a joint board)— i omit “of” where it second occurs, ii for “£25,352” substitute “£26,797” . 7 In the schedule (banding of local authorities for remuneration arrangements)— a omit the list under the heading “Band A”, b for the list under the heading “Band B” substitute— Angus Council Argyll and Bute Council Clackmannanshire Council Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Dumfries and Galloway Council Dundee City Council East Ayrshire Council East Dunbartonshire Council East Lothian Council East Renfrewshire Council Falkirk Council Inverclyde Council Midlothian Council Moray Council North Ayrshire Council Orkney Islands Council Perth and Kinross Council Renfrewshire Council Scottish Borders Council Shetland Islands Council Stirling Council South Ayrshire Council West Dunbartonshire Council West Lothian Council . SHONA ROBISON A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 21st January 2025
Sea Fisheries Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Little Loch Broom Scallops Several Fishery (Variation) Order 2025 and comes into force on 9 March 2025. Variation of the Little Loch Broom Scallops Several Fishery Order 2015 2 1 The Little Loch Broom Scallops Several Fishery Order 2015 is varied in accordance with the following paragraphs of this article. 2 In article 2(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “the applicant”, for “guarantee and having its registered office at No. 2 Isle-Ewe, Aultbea, Achnasheen IV22 2JW” substitute “shares and incorporated under the Companies Act 2006 , whose registered company number is SC461741, and having its registered office at The Boom, Mellon Charles, Aultbea, Achnasheen, IV22 2JL” . 3 In article 3 (right of several fishery) for “9th March 2025” substitute “9 March 2035” . MAIRI GOUGEON A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 15th January 2025
Protection Of Vulnerable Groups Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Prescribed Services and Activities) (Protected Adult) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 and come into force on the same day as section 75 of the Disclosure Act . 2 In these Regulations— “ the 1978 Act ” means the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 , “ the 2014 Act ” means the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014 , “ the Disclosure Act ” means the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 “ the PVG Act ” means the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Prescribed health services 2 1 For the purposes of section 94(1)(c) of the PVG Act (as amended by section 75(2) of the Disclosure Act), a prescribed health service is a service provided or secured by— a a Health Board or Special Health Board constituted by order under section 2 of the 1978 Act, acting in exercise of functions conferred by that Act , b a person to whom functions are delegated by a Health Board in pursuance of an integration scheme prepared under section 1 or 2 of the 2014 Act, c an independent hospital d a private psychiatric hospital, e an independent clinic, f an independent medical agency, g an independent ambulance service. 2 Expressions used in paragraph (1)(c) to (g) have the same meaning as in section 10F of the 1978 Act . Prescribed community care services 3 1 For the purposes of section 94(1)(d) of the PVG Act (as amended by section 75(2) of the Disclosure Act) the prescribed activities for the community care services set out in paragraph (2)are the activities mentioned in either of paragraphs 15 or 17 of Part 2 of schedule 3 of the PVG Act . 2 For the purposes of section 94(1)(d)(v) of the PVG Act, a prescribed community care service is a service that is provided or secured by— a a council under the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 or the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 , b a person to whom a function conferred by either of those Acts is delegated by a council in pursuance of an integration scheme prepared under section 1 or 2 of the 2014 Act. NATALIE DON-INNES Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 9th January 2025
Protection Of Vulnerable Groups Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (Commencement No. 4) Regulations 2025 and come into force on 3 March 2025. 2 In these Regulations, “ the Disclosure Act ” means the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Appointed day 2 1 3 March 2025 is the day appointed for the coming into force of the provisions of the Disclosure Act specified in column 1 of the table in the schedule (the subject matter of which is described in column 2 of that table). 2 If a purpose is specified in column 3 of the table in relation to any provision specified in column 1, that provision comes into force on 3 March 2025 for that purpose only. NATALIE DON-INNES Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 9th January 2025