Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 (asp 12)

Valid from 04/10/2018

Part 3 S Duties in relation to island communities

Valid from 18/04/2019

Guidance and reporting S

11 Guidance about section 7 duty S

(1) A relevant authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers about the duty imposed by section 7.

(2) Before issuing guidance under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must consult—

(a) each local authority listed in the schedule,

(b) such other persons as they consider represent the interests of island communities, and

(c) such persons as they consider likely to be affected by the guidance.