(1)A person mentioned in subsection (2) must have regard to any guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers about the exercise of functions conferred by or under this Part (other than the function of complying with section 38).
(2)Those persons are—
(a)a relevant authority,
(b)a listed authority.
(3)Before issuing or revising guidance, the Scottish Ministers must consult—
(a)any person to which it relates, and
(b)such other persons as they consider appropriate.