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MSPs call for clarity on Wildlife and Muirburn Bill
Stage 1 report proposes changes and seeks further information
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Alcohol minimum unit price proposed to rise to 65p
Ministers propose continuing the law with rise to improve health outcomes
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No change to short term lets timetable: minister
Call to scrap licensing scheme in wake of judicial review rejected
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Licensing scheme proposed for animal care businesses
Ministers consult on regulations for dog walkers and groomers among others
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Call for views opens on Wildlife Management Bill
MSPs seek evidence on grouse moor licensing, use of traps and more
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Bill introduced for wildlife and to control muirburn
New grouse moor licensing scheme aims to end raptor persecution
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Scots alcohol minimum price law saving lives: study
Research concludes fewer deaths and hospital admissions in first years
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Tied Pubs (Scotland) Act paused pending court appeal
Minister confirms Government intentions following judge's interim order
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“Nil limit” decision on Edinburgh sex venues annulled
Council wrongly advised that discretion remained to grant licence
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Revised s 142 guidance issued for licensing boards
Ministers replace guidance issued when 2005 Act first in force
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Grouse shoot licensing consulted on ahead of new bill
Ministers propose new measures to support raptor conservation
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Call for action as alcohol deaths rise again
Alcohol Focus Scotland wants higher minimum price and no more off-licences
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MSPs voice concerns over proposed firework controls
Stage 1 report says changes needed to make legislation effective
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Bill introduced to confirm pandemic reforms
Bill makes permanent some measures and extends temporary justice provisions
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MSPs back short term lets licensing scheme
Majority of committee back regulations as way to tackle problems
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First proposals for Tied Pubs Code out for views
Market rent only leases and guest beer agreements given priority
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Minister proposes to simplify short term letting rules
Letter confirms controls more in line with Civic Government Act
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Legal challenge to nightclub vaccine passports
Industry body opposes Sturgeon plan
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Revised short term let licensing scheme out for views
Seven week consultation opens on control regime for tourism hotspots
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Firework buyers could need licence under new proposals
Ministers consult on legislation to improve firework safety
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Two members' bills complete Holyrood passage
Tied pubs and local government charter bills pass stage 3
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MSPs want legal move to help funfairs
Report says showpeople face licensing barriers
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Short-term holiday lets legislation is withdrawn
Holyrood delay is designed to reassure businesses
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Tied Pubs Bill wins Government support
Business Minister confirms stage 1 backing despite committee doubts