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Local Government Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2014 and comes into force on the day after the day on which it is made. Revenue support grant for 2014-2015 2 1 The local authorities to which revenue support grant is payable in respect of the financial year 2014-2015 are specified in column 1 of Schedule 1. 2 The amount of the revenue support grant payable to each local authority specified in column 1 of Schedule 1 in respect of the financial year 2014-2015 is the amount determined in relation to that local authority set out in column 2 of that Schedule opposite the name of that local authority. Distribution of non-domestic rate income for 2014-2015 3 1 The distributable amount of non‑domestic rate income arrived at under paragraph 9 of Schedule 12 to the Local Government Finance Act 1992 in respect of the financial year 2014-2015 is £2,649,500,000. 2 The local authorities among whom the distributable amount of non‑domestic rate income is distributed in respect of the financial year 2014-2015 are specified in column 1 of Schedule 1. 3 The amount of non‑domestic rate income distributed to each local authority specified in column 1 of Schedule 1 in respect of the financial year 2014-2015 is that part of the distributable amount for that year determined in relation to that local authority set out in column 3 of that Schedule opposite the name of that local authority. Revenue support grant for 2013-2014 4 1 The local authorities to which revenue support grant is payable in respect of the financial year 2013-2014 are specified in column 1 of Schedule 2. 2 The amount of the revenue support grant payable to each local authority specified in column 1 of Schedule 2 in respect of the financial year 2013-2014 is the amount redetermined in relation to that local authority set out in column 2 of that Schedule opposite the name of that local authority. Revocations 5 Article 2 of, and column 2 of Schedule 1 to, the Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2013 (which previously determined the amount of revenue support grant payable to each local authority in respect of the financial year 2013-2014) are revoked. JOHN SWINNEY A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 11th February 2014
Pensions Citation, commencement and extent 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Police Pensions (Contributions) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2014. 2 These Regulations come into force on 1st April 2014. 3 These Regulations extend to Scotland only. Amendment of the Police Pensions Regulations 1987 2 1 Regulation G2 (pension contribution payable by regular policeman) of the Police Pensions Regulations 1987 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)— a in sub-paragraph (a), for “8.7” substitute “9”; b in sub-paragraph (b), for “12.2” substitute “12.5”. 3 In paragraph (2)— a in sub-paragraph (a), for “10” substitute “10.75”; b in sub-paragraph (b), for “13.5” substitute “14.25”. 4 In paragraph (3)— a in sub-paragraph (a), for “10.5” substitute “11.55”; b in sub-paragraph (b), for “14” substitute “15.05”. Amendment of the Police Pensions (Scotland) Regulations 2007 3 1 Regulation 7 (pension contributions payable by regular police officers) of the Police Pensions (Scotland) Regulations 2007 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)— a in sub-paragraph (a), for “7.2” substitute “7.5”; b in sub-paragraph (b, for “10.7” substitute “11”. 3 In paragraph (2)— a in sub-paragraph (a), for “8” substitute “8.55”; b in sub-paragraph (b), for “11.5” substitute “12.05”. 4 In sub-paragraph (3)— a in sub-paragraph (a), for “8.5”, substitute “9.25”; b in sub-paragraph (b), for “12” substitute “12.75”. JOHN SWINNEY A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 27th February 2014
Council Tax Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Council Tax (Discounts) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2014 and comes into force on 1st April 2014. Amendment of the Council Tax (Discounts) (Scotland) Consolidation and Amendment Order 2003 2 The Council Tax (Discounts) (Scotland) Consolidation and Amendment Order 2003 is amended as follows. 3 In article 6(1) (students) omit “or” after sub-paragraph (b) and after sub-paragraph (c) insert— d in receipt of an offer of a place on a first degree course that will be a full time course of education within the meaning of paragraph (4) and— i within the preceding six months the person has completed a course for a Higher National Certificate of the Scottish Qualifications Authority being a full time course of education within the meaning of paragraph (4); and ii the offer of a place is for entry into the second year of a first degree course that will commence within six months of the completion of the course referred to in head (i); or e in receipt of an offer of a place on a first degree course that will be a full time course of education within the meaning of paragraph (4) and— i within the preceding six months the person has completed a course for a Higher National Diploma of the Scottish Qualifications Authority being a full time course of education within the meaning of paragraph (4); and ii the offer of a place is for entry into the third year of a first degree course that will commence within 6 months of the completion of the course referred to in head (i). . 4 After article 6(1) insert— 1A Where a person is in receipt of an offer of a place within the meaning of— a paragraph (1)(d)(ii) and the offer was received after the completion of the course referred to in paragraph (1)(d)(i); or b paragraph 1(e)(ii) and the offer was received after the completion of the course referred to in paragraph (1)(e)(i), the person’s liability to council tax must be recalculated as if the person was in receipt of the offer on the date that course was completed. 1B Where a person who is or was a student by virtue of paragraph (1)(d) fails to start, or ceases to be able to start, the first degree course referred to in paragraph (1)(d)(ii) the person’s liability to council tax must be recalculated as if paragraph (1)(d) had never applied to the person. 1C Where a person who is or was a student by virtue of paragraph (1)(e) fails to start, or ceases to be able to start, the first degree course referred to in paragraph 1(e)(ii) the person’s liability to council tax must be recalculated as if paragraph (1)(e) had never applied to the person. . JOHN SWINNEY A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 11th February 2014
National Assistance Services Citation, commencement, interpretation and extent 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment of regulation 20 of the principal Regulations 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment of regulation 28 of the principal Regulations 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment of Schedule 3 to the principal Regulations 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Revocations 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prisons Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Prisons (Interference with Wireless Telegraphy) Act 2012 (Commencement) (Scotland) Order 2014 and comes into force on 3rd March 2014. Appointed day 2 The day appointed for the coming into force of sections 1 to 4 of the Prisons (Interference with Wireless Telegraphy) Act 2012 is 3rd March 2014. KENNY MACASKILL A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 5th February 2014
Rating And Valuation Citation and commencement 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interpretation 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amount payable as rates – lands and heritages with rateable value of £18,000 or less 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amount payable as rates – lands and heritages with rateable value of more than £35,000 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exemptions and discretionary reductions and remissions 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Revocation of the 2012 Regulations and the 2013 Regulations 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Court Of Session Citation, commencement etc. 1 1 This Act of Sederunt may be cited as the Act of Sederunt (Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers Rules) (Amendment) 2014. 2 It comes into force on 17th March 2014. 3 A certified copy of this Act of Sederunt is to be inserted in the Books of Sederunt. Amendment of 1991 Rules 2 1 The Act of Sederunt (Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers Rules) 1991 is amended in accordance with the following subparagraphs. 2 In rule 3 (qualification as officer of court), omit— a paragraph 1(a) and (b); b paragraph (2); and c paragraph (4). 3 In rule 7 (applications for recommendation for commission as messenger-at-arms), omit paragraphs (7) and (8). 4 In rule 8 (application for commission as sheriff officer), omit paragraphs (12) and (13). BRIAN GILL Lord President I.P.D. Edinburgh 4th February 2014
Rating And Valuation Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Non-Domestic Rating (Unoccupied Property) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2014 and come into force on 1st April 2014. Amendment of the Non-Domestic Rating (Unoccupied Property) (Scotland) Regulations 1994 2 The Non-Domestic Rating (Unoccupied Property) (Scotland) Regulations 1994 are amended as follows. 3 In regulation 1(2) (interpretation)— a after the definition of “the 1966 Act” insert— “hotel” has the same meaning as it is given by article 2 of the Non-Domestic Rating (Petrol Filling Stations, Public Houses and Hotels) (Scotland) Order 2009 ; ; b after the definition of “industrial lands and heritages” insert— “payday lending” means, in the course of a business involving lending, the making of, or advertising the availability of, loan agreements in relation to which the credit provided is to be repaid or substantially repaid over a period that does not exceed twelve months and being loan agreements with an annual percentage rate of interest equal to or exceeding 100%; “public house” has the same meaning as it is given by article 2 of the Non-Domestic Rating (Petrol Filling Stations, Public Houses and Hotels) (Scotland) Order 2009; ; and c after the definition of “relevant lands and heritages” insert— “restaurant” means lands and heritages which are premises in which the sole or principal use is the sale of food or refreshments to members of the public for consumption on those premises and includes any café, coffee shop, bistro, fast food restaurant or snack bar that is so used; . 4 In regulation 4 (lands and heritages to be treated as unoccupied)— a in paragraph (1)(b)(i) after “shop premises” insert “or were used as a hotel, public house or restaurant”; b in paragraph (1)(b)(ii) after “shop premises” insert “or are being used as a hotel, public house or restaurant”; c in paragraph (1)(c) for “£45,000” substitute “£65,000”; and d in paragraph (3) after “2016” insert “or in respect of lands and heritages used for payday lending”. DEREK MACKAY Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 4th February 2014
Prisons Citation and commencement 1 These Rules may be cited as the Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions (Scotland) Amendment Rules 2014 and come into force on 3rd March 2014. Amendment of the Prison Rules 2 The table in Schedule 2 (constitution of visiting committees) to the Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions (Scotland) Rules 2011 is amended as follows:— a omit the entries for HMP Aberdeen and HMP Peterhead, b after the entry for HMP Glenochil, insert— GRAMPIAN Aberdeen City Council 8 4 Aberdeenshire Council 4 2 The Moray Council 1 0 The Highland Council 1 0 Comhairle nan Eilean Siar 1 0 Orkney Islands Council 1 0 Shetland Islands Council 1 0 KENNY MACASKILL A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 28th January 2014
Local Government Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Local Government Finance (Scotland) Amendment Order 2014 and comes into force on the day after the day on which it is made. Amendment of the Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2014 2 For Schedule 1 (revenue support grant and distribution of non-domestic rate income 2014-2015) to the Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2014 , substitute the Schedule 1 set out in Schedule 1 to this Order. 3 For Schedule 2 (revenue support grant 2013-2014) to the Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2014, substitute the Schedule 2 set out in Schedule 2 to this Order. JOHN SWINNEY A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 18th March 2014
Education Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Designation of Regional Colleges (Scotland) Order 2014 and comes into force on 3rd March 2014. Designation of Regional Colleges 2 1 The following colleges of further education whose boards of management are established in pursuance of Part 1 of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992 are designated as regional colleges— The Board of Management of Ayrshire College ; The Board of Management of Borders College ; The Board of Management of Dumfries and Galloway College ; The Board of Management of Dundee and Angus College ; The Board of Management of Edinburgh College ; The Board of Management of Fife College ; The Board of Management of Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education ; The Board of Management of North East Scotland College ; The Board of Management of West College Scotland ; The Board of Management of West Lothian College . 2 The designation of a college of further education as a regional college by paragraph (1) remains in effect notwithstanding any change of name of the college of further education. MICHAEL RUSSELL A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 22nd January 2014
Pensions Citation, commencement and effect 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment of the Local Government (Pension Scheme) (Administration) (Scotland) Regulations 2008 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment of the Local Government Pension Scheme (Benefits, Membership and Contributions) (Scotland) Regulations 2008 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Court Of Session Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 This Act of Sederunt may be cited as the Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session Amendment) (Fees of Solicitors) 2014. 2 It comes into force on 1st March 2014. 3 A certified copy of this Act of Sederunt is to be inserted in the Books of Sederunt. Amendment of the Rules of the Court of Session 2 The Rules of the Court of Session 1994 are amended in accordance with paragraph 3. Table of fees 3 1 Subject to subparagraph (4), rule 42.16 (table of fees) is amended in accordance with the following subparagraphs. 2 After subparagraph (1) insert— 1A In addition to the matters set out in the Table of Fees, travel time at a rate of £35 per quarter hour may be claimed on cause shown at the discretion of the Auditor. . 3 The Table of Fees in rule 42.16(3) is amended as follows— a for Chapter I (table of detailed charges) substitute the Chapter set out in Schedule 1; b in Chapter III — i for Part I (undefended causes) substitute the Part set out in Schedule 2; ii for Part II (undefended consistorial actions) substitute the Part set out in Schedule 3; iii in Part III (undefended consistorial actions (affidavit procedure)) for Tables A, B and C substitute the respective tables set out in Schedule 4; iv for Part IV (Outer House petitions) substitute the Part set out in Schedule 5; v for Part V (defended actions) substitute the Part set out in Schedule 6; vi for Part VA (defended personal injuries actions etc. ) substitute the Part set out in Schedule 7; vii for Part VI (Inner House business) substitute the Part set out in Schedule 8. Saving 4 Paragraph 3 does not affect fees chargeable for work done, or outlays incurred, before 1st March 2014. BRIAN GILL Lord President I.P.D. Edinburgh 20th January 2014
Lands Tribunal Citation and commencement 1 These Rules may be cited as the Lands Tribunal for Scotland Amendment (Fees) Rules 2014 and come into force on 6th March 2014. Table of Fees 2 At the end of the Table of Fees contained in Schedule 2 to the Lands Tribunal for Scotland Rules 1971 insert the fees set out in the table in the Schedule to these Rules. R CUNNINGHAM Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 23rd January 2014
Rating And Valuation Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Non-Domestic Rate (Scotland) Order 2014 and comes into force on 1st April 2014. Non-domestic rate for 2014-2015 2 For the purposes of section 7B of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1975, the Scottish Ministers prescribe a rate of 47.1 pence per pound as the non-domestic rate to be levied throughout Scotland in respect of financial year 2014-2015. JOHN SWINNEY A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 4th February 2014
Food Citation and commencement 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment of the Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula (Scotland) Regulations 2007 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Land Reform Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Long Leases (Appeal Period) (Scotland) Order 2014 and comes into force on 6th March 2014. Period for appeal to the court or Lands Tribunal against Keeper’s rejection of notice or agreement 2 Section 78(2) of the Long Leases (Scotland) Act 2012 applies only where the application to the court or the Lands Tribunal (which resulted in the determination mentioned in that subsection) is made before the expiry of the period of 8 weeks beginning with the day after the day on which the Keeper rejected the notice or agreement mentioned in section 78(1) of that Act. R CUNNINGHAM Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 9th January 2014
Prisons Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Discontinuance of Aberdeen and Peterhead Prisons (Scotland) Order 2014 and comes into force on 26th February 2014. Discontinuance of Prisons 2 Aberdeen Prison and Peterhead Prison are discontinued. KENNY MACASKILL A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 15th January 2014
Agriculture Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment of the principal Regulations 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Social Care Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 (Commencement, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 and comes into force on 17th February 2014. 2 In this Order— “the 1968 Act ” means the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 ; and “the 2013 Act ” means the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. Appointed day 2 The day appointed for the coming into force of section 18 of the 2013 Act (power to charge for services provided under section 3) is 17th February 2014. 3 The day appointed for the coming into force of the remaining provisions of the 2013 Act, in so far as they are not already in force, is 1st April 2014. Transitional provisions 4 1 Paragraph (2) applies where before 1st April 2014 a local authority is providing or securing the provision of community care services to an adult by virtue of section 12A of the 1968 Act. 2 Sections 5 and 6 of the 2013 Act (choice of options: adults and assistance) do not apply until the first occasion on or after 1st April 2014 on which the local authority reviews the decision under section 12A(1)(b) of the 1968 Act that the needs of the adult call for the provision of community care services. 3 Paragraph (4) applies where before 1st April 2014 a local authority is providing or securing the provision of services under section 22(1) of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 (promotion of welfare of children in need) to a child or a member of a child’s family. 4 Section 8 of the 2013 Act (choice of options: children and family members) does not apply until the first occasion on or after 1st April 2014 on which the local authority reviews the services provided to the child or the member of the child’s family. Saving provision 5 1 Paragraph (2) applies where— a before 1st April 2014 a local authority has offered to make a payment under section 12B of the 1968 Act (direct payments in respect of community care services) to a person; and b the person has consented or consent has been duly given on the person’s behalf. 2 Despite article 3, the repeal of sections 12B and 12C of the 1968 Act by section 25 of the 2013 Act (consequential repeals) is of no effect in respect of that payment. MICHAEL MATHESON Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 4th February 2014
Sea Fisheries Citation, commencement, cessation, effect and extent 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interpretation 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prohibited methods of fishing 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Powers of British sea-fishery officers in relation to fishing boats 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Revocation 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Police Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Police Service of Scotland (Amendment) Regulations 2014 and come into force on 28th February 2014. 2 In these Regulations, “the 2013 Regulations ” means the Police Service of Scotland Regulations 2013 . Amendment of the 2013 Regulations 2 For regulation 18(3)(a) of the 2013 Regulations substitute— a “public holiday” means Christmas Day and New Year’s Day; and . Transitional: untaken days in lieu 3 1 Paragraph (2) applies in relation to any day’s leave in lieu of a public holiday which is granted before these Regulations come into force by virtue of a determination made under regulation 18 of the 2013 Regulations. 2 Where this paragraph applies, any day’s leave in lieu of a public holiday which has not been taken before the date these Regulations come into force may be taken on or after that date. KENNY MACASKILL A member of the Scottish Government St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh 7th January 2014