PART 2Low emission zones
CHAPTER 2Creation and modification of a low emission zone scheme
Process
I110Ministerial approval
1
A low emission zone scheme cannot be made, amended or revoked unless the proposal to make, amend or revoke the scheme is approved by the Scottish Ministers.
2
When seeking the approval of the Scottish Ministers for such a proposal, the local authority must provide a statement setting out—
a
details of the consultation it has undertaken under section 11, and
b
how it has taken account of any representations received in the course of that consultation.
3
In approving the making, amendment or revocation of a low emission zone scheme, the Scottish Ministers may make such modifications to the proposal as they consider appropriate.
4
In considering whether to approve the making, amendment or revocation of a low emission zone scheme, the Scottish Ministers—
a
must take into account the statement provided by the local authority under subsection (2), and
b
may consult, or require the local authority whose proposal it is to consult, such persons as Ministers consider appropriate.