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.