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<Text>The Scottish Ministers must issue guidance about the provision of non-surgical procedures.</Text>
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<Text>The guidance may, in particular, include information about—</Text>
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<Text>the requirements imposed under this Part in relation to the provision of non-surgical procedures, and</Text>
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<Text>steps to be taken by providers of non-surgical procedures in connection with complying with those requirements including—</Text>
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<Text>registration with HIS,</Text>
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<Text>staffing requirements, and</Text>
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<Text>establishing the age of persons to whom non-surgical procedures may be provided.</Text>
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<Text>The Scottish Ministers—</Text>
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<Text>must publish the guidance, and</Text>
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