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MSPs call for clarity on Wildlife and Muirburn Bill

21st November 2023 | licensing , criminal law | Agriculture and estates
Stage 1 report proposes changes and seeks further information

Alcohol minimum unit price proposed to rise to 65p

21st September 2023 | licensing | Liquor licensing , Health
Ministers propose continuing the law with rise to improve health outcomes

No change to short term lets timetable: minister

10th July 2023 | licensing | Local government , Housing
Call to scrap licensing scheme in wake of judicial review rejected

Licensing scheme proposed for animal care businesses

4th July 2023 | licensing | Local government
Ministers consult on regulations for dog walkers and groomers among others

Call for views opens on Wildlife Management Bill

3rd April 2023 | planning/environment , licensing , criminal law | Environment
MSPs seek evidence on grouse moor licensing, use of traps and more

Bill introduced for wildlife and to control muirburn

23rd March 2023 | licensing , planning/environment | Environment
New grouse moor licensing scheme aims to end raptor persecution

Scots alcohol minimum price law saving lives: study

21st March 2023 | licensing | Health , Liquor licensing
Research concludes fewer deaths and hospital admissions in first years

Tied Pubs (Scotland) Act paused pending court appeal

2nd March 2023 | licensing | Competition
Minister confirms Government intentions following judge's interim order

“Nil limit” decision on Edinburgh sex venues annulled

13th February 2023 | licensing | Local government
Council wrongly advised that discretion remained to grant licence

Revised s 142 guidance issued for licensing boards

16th January 2023 | licensing | Liquor licensing
Ministers replace guidance issued when 2005 Act first in force

Grouse shoot licensing consulted on ahead of new bill

27th October 2022 | licensing
Ministers propose new measures to support raptor conservation

Call for action as alcohol deaths rise again

8th August 2022 | licensing | Liquor licensing , Health
Alcohol Focus Scotland wants higher minimum price and no more off-licences

MSPs voice concerns over proposed firework controls

2nd May 2022 | criminal law , licensing
Stage 1 report says changes needed to make legislation effective

Bill introduced to confirm pandemic reforms

27th January 2022 | criminal law , licensing | Health , Housing
Bill makes permanent some measures and extends temporary justice provisions

MSPs back short term lets licensing scheme

13th January 2022 | licensing | Local government , Housing
Majority of committee back regulations as way to tackle problems

First proposals for Tied Pubs Code out for views

17th November 2021 | licensing , commercial property
Market rent only leases and guest beer agreements given priority

Minister proposes to simplify short term letting rules

11th October 2021 | licensing | Local government , Housing
Letter confirms controls more in line with Civic Government Act

Legal challenge to nightclub vaccine passports

23rd September 2021 | licensing
Industry body opposes Sturgeon plan

Revised short term let licensing scheme out for views

28th June 2021 | licensing | Local government , Housing
Seven week consultation opens on control regime for tourism hotspots

Firework buyers could need licence under new proposals

21st June 2021 | licensing , criminal law , consumer
Ministers consult on legislation to improve firework safety

Two members' bills complete Holyrood passage

24th March 2021 | licensing , commercial property , government-administration | Liquor licensing , Local government
Tied pubs and local government charter bills pass stage 3

MSPs want legal move to help funfairs

19th March 2021 | licensing
Report says showpeople face licensing barriers

Short-term holiday lets legislation is withdrawn

19th February 2021 | licensing
Holyrood delay is designed to reassure businesses

Tied Pubs Bill wins Government support

26th November 2020 | commercial property , licensing | Liquor licensing
Business Minister confirms stage 1 backing despite committee doubts
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