(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations bring section 11(2) and the schedule of the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 (“the Act”) into force on 18 April 2019. Section 11(2) introduces a requirement for the Scottish Ministers to consult certain persons before issuing guidance under section 11(1). The schedule lists bodies, office-holders and other persons who are authorities relevant to island communities.
The Bill for the Act received Royal Assent on 6 July 2018. Sections 1, 2, 30, 31 and 32 came into force on the following day.