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UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021

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21Power to modify functionsS
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(1)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations modify Environmental Standards Scotland's functions for the purpose of implementing an international obligation that arises or may arise under an agreement or arrangement between the United Kingdom and the EU following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU.

(2)Regulations under subsection (1) may modify this Act.

(3)Regulations under subsection (1) are subject to the affirmative procedure.

(4)Before laying a draft of regulations under subsection (1) before the Scottish Parliament for approval, the Scottish Ministers must consult—

(a)Environmental Standards Scotland, and

(b)such other persons as the Scottish Ministers consider appropriate.

(5)In subsection (1), “modify” includes confer or remove a function.

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I1S. 21 in force at 1.10.2021 by S.S.I. 2021/304, reg. 2(a)

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