(1)A local authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers about the carrying out of functions conferred on the authority by this Part.
(2)Before issuing such guidance, the Scottish Ministers must consult—
(a)local authorities, and
(b)any other person appearing to the Scottish Ministers to have an interest.
Commencement Information
I1S. 137 in force at 13.11.2015 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2015/358, art. 2, Sch.