16.—(1) Scottish Category 1 responders which have–
(a)functions which are exercisable in relation to a particular [F1co-ordination area], and
(b)a duty under section 2(1)(d) in relation to an emergency or an emergency of a particular kind,
must consider whether it would be appropriate to perform that duty in relation to that emergency or an emergency of that particular kind by way of a multi-agency plan.
(2) In paragraph (1), a “multi-agency plan” means a plan maintained by more than one Scottish Category 1 responder acting jointly.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Regulations substituted (1.4.2013) by The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Modifications and Savings) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/119), sch. 1 para. 27(3)
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