EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations amend the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 (“the Local Levels Regulations”).

Regulation 3 amends schedule 3 of the Local Levels Regulations to the effect that funfairs will be omitted from the categories of premises required to close in Level 2 areas.

Regulations 4 to 8 amend physical distancing requirements to create an exception that will allow one or both parties to a marriage ceremony or civil partnership registration to be accompanied by one or more other persons to the location of the ceremony without physically distancing.

Amendments to schedule 6 of the Local Levels Regulations at regulation 9 provide for different Levels to apply in different parts of Scotland, as set out in the table.

Regulation 10 amends schedule 7 of the Local Levels Regulation to create an exemption from the requirement to wear a face covering for a party to a marriage ceremony or civil partnership registration where they are being accompanied by one or more other persons to the location of the ceremony.