2 Qualifying arrangements

1

Arrangements qualify under this section if they satisfy such conditions as the Scottish Ministers may by regulations made under this section specify.

2

Conditions specified in regulations under this section may include—

a

conditions as to the description of individual who may enter into arrangements;

b

conditions as to the employment or self-employment of individuals;

c

conditions requiring that individuals—

i

are not receiving; or

ii

have not received,

such benefits as may be specified in the regulations;

d

conditions as to the description of body with which arrangements may be made;

e

conditions as to the nature of the arrangements and the way they are to be made and conducted; and

f

conditions requiring the arrangements to be identified by such name as may be specified in the regulations.

3

Conditions such as are mentioned in paragraph (d) of subsection (2) above may—

a

specify the description; or

b

allow the Scottish Ministers to specify it in such way as they think fit.

4

Conditions such as are mentioned in paragraph (d) of subsection (2) above may include a requirement that bodies shall have been given approvals by the Scottish Ministers (which have not been withdrawn).

5

Regulations under this section may provide that an individual who is a party to arrangements which qualify under this section may not at any time become a party to other such arrangements.