Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 5A inserted (1.9.2022) by Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Act 2022 (asp 8), ss. 1(2), 59(1)
(1)This section makes further provision about regulations under section 86A(1).
(2)The regulations may—
(a)confer functions on local authorities, health boards and other persons,
(b)make different provision for different areas,
(c)create offences,
(d)modify any enactment (including this Act),
(e)enable a court to order a person convicted of any offence under the regulations to take or pay for remedial action in appropriate circumstances,
(f)provide for the carrying out and enforcement of restrictions and requirements imposed by virtue of the regulations,
(g)provide for appeals from and reviews of restrictions and requirements imposed by virtue of the regulations,
(h)permit or prohibit the levying of charges,
(i)permit or require the payment of incentive payments and expenses,
(j)permit the payment of compensation,
(k)provide for the resolution of disputes.
(3)The maximum penalties that may be imposed in relation to offences created under the regulations are—
(a)on summary conviction, imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (or both),
(b)on conviction on indictment, imprisonment for a period not exceeding two years or a fine (or both).
(4)The regulations must provide for a right of appeal to the sheriff against any decision taken under the regulations by virtue of which a special restriction or requirement is imposed on or in relation to a person, thing or premises.]