Part 2Fire and rescue services

Chapter 3Ancillary functions

12Emergency directions

1

The Scottish Ministers may issue a direction (an “emergency direction”) requiring a relevant authority to—

a

take such action; or

b

refrain from taking such action,

in relation to a fire, or emergency of another kind, as is specified in the direction.

2

An emergency direction may require an authority to act outwith its area.

3

An emergency direction may be varied or revoked by a further such direction.