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Local energy policy statement: consultation
Scotland's Energy Strategy, published in December 2017, included the development of 'innovative local energy systems' as one of six strategic priorities. To support that aim, a commitment was made to develop a Local Energy Position Paper, which would set out a series of key principles and associated outcomes for project delivery agents to consider during the development of future renewable energy projects.
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Prohibiting smoking outside hospital buildings: consultation
A consultation on the size of no-smoking areas outside hospital buildings, the wording on no-smoking notices and whether specific areas of land or specific buildings should be exempted.The law establishing no-smoking areas and providing for offences and penalties is already in place.
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Amendments to the Animal Health Act 1981: consultation
We are seeking views to strengthen animal health legislation to allow for more effective and proportionate enforcement provisions.
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Letter of rights: consultation
A consultation to seek the views of key stakeholders and members of the public on the current Letter of Rights for Scotland.
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Carers strategic policy statement: consultation
The Carers Strategic Policy Statement is intended to maximise the benefits from national policies and approaches intended to support carers (including major ongoing reforms such as implementation of the Carers (Scotland) Act and the development of our new social security powers for carers). It aims to do this by connecting a wide range of existing policies.
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Proposal to designate a deep sea marine reserve: consultation
We are seeking your views on the potential creation of the West of Scotland Deep Sea Marine Reserve, as part of the Scottish Marine Protected Area (MPA) network.
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Dog control laws: consultation
We are seeking views on a range of issues which may improve the operational effectiveness of the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010.
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The role of public sector bodies in tackling climate change: consultation
We are seeking your views on the way that information and knowledge are shared between public sector bodies; whether public bodies should set targets for themselves to achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions; and on proposed changes to the mandatory reporting duties.
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The Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland Regulations 2020: accompanying statement and proposed regulations
This is a copy of the proposed regulations and an accompanying statement that have been laid before the Scottish Parliament for a 91-day period for comment.
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Transient visitor levy: consultation
Views sought on the principles of a local discretionary transient visitor levy or tourist tax.