Summary of and Background to the Act
4.The Act consists of 12 sections:
Section 1 places a duty on local authorities to make period products obtainable free of charge in their areas via arrangements to be established in line with subsequent provisions.
Section 2 places a duty on education providers to make period products obtainable free for charge in every building normally used by pupils or students via arrangements to be established in line with subsequent provisions
Section 3 establishes a power for Scottish Ministers to specify via regulations public service bodies which must make period products obtainable free of charge in their premises
Section 4 requires responsible bodies, in putting in place the arrangements to fulfil their functions under sections 1, 2 or 3, to ensure reasonably easy access to products, to respect dignity and to make a reasonable choice of types of product obtainable
Sections 5 to 7 require responsible bodies to have regard to guidance issued by Scottish Ministers and, having consulted product users, to prepare written statements on how they will exercise their functions under sections 1, 2 and 3
Section 8 states that responsible bodies must provide information on the availability of free period products for those who need them
Sections 9 to 12 make provision about definitions and commencement as well as the short title.
