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Decision time for unlicensed air weapon owners as new law looms
Advice issued on storage of weapons from 31 December

Drinks lobby to appeal minimum price ruling to Supreme Court
Argument that Inner House did not properly review EU law compatibility

Tougher scrap metal dealer controls in force from today
Records to be kept, and cash payments now illegal

Airgun licensing campaign opens ahead of new regime
Unwanted weapons can be handed in from next week

Timing announced for air weapons licensing scheme
Certificate required from 31 December; applications open 1 July

Holyrood committee declines to back Alcohol Health Bill
Majority prefer Government approach to member's bill

Alcohol minimum price illegal if "less restrictive tax measures" possible
EU court says Court of Session must examine all evidence objectively

Ban fixed odds betting terminals, Holyrood committee says
Report calls for full powers to tackle "crack cocaine" of gambling

Alcohol minimum price only legal if no other health measure available: AG
Advocate General's opinion sets high bar for Scottish legislation

Royal assent for Licensing Act removes refresher training ban rule
Personal licence holders can now apply again after revocation

Air Weapons and Licensing Bill passes final stage
Ministers agree some amendments to licensing provisions

Ministers to research tied pubs ahead of legislation decision
Study will consider whether reform needed as in England & Wales

MSPs call for views on member's alcohol control bill
Measure would place further controls on sale and advertising

Air Weapons and Licensing Bill backed at stage 1
No votes against but some MSPs abstain

Stage 1 report published on air weapons and licensing
Holyrood committee supports general principles of bill

Experts call for new laws on "legal highs"
Report recommends licensing and other controls

Freedom for pub tenants as ministers lose Commons vote
Amendment allows tied houses to buy beer on open market

Proposed air weapon licensing scheme "impractical", Society claims
Licensing individuals "will fail to control number of weapons"