Requirement to close retail and library premises in a Level 4 area to members of the publicS
2.—(1) A person who is responsible for carrying on a business which offers goods for sale or hire in a shop or provides library services in a Level 4 area must—
(a)cease to carry on that business or provide that service except by making deliveries or otherwise providing collection services in response to orders received—
(i)through a website, or otherwise by on-line communication,
(ii)by telephone, including orders by text message, or
(iii)by post,
(b)close any premises which are not required to carry out its business or provide its services as permitted by sub-paragraph (1)(a),
(c)cease to admit any person to its premises who is not required to carry on its business or provide its services as permitted by sub-paragraph (1)(a).
(2) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to any business which provides hot or cold food for consumption off the premises.
(3) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to any of the following—
(a)food retailers, including food markets, supermarkets, convenience stores and corner shops,
(b)off licenses and licensed shops selling alcohol (including breweries),
(c)pharmacies (including non-dispensing pharmacies) and chemists,
(d)newsagents,
[F1(e)building merchants and suppliers of products and tools used in building work and repairs,]
(f)petrol stations,
(g)car repair and MOT services,
(h)bicycle shops,
(i)taxi or vehicle hire businesses,
(j)banks, building societies, credit unions, short-term loan providers, savings clubs, cash points and undertakings which by way of business operate a currency exchange office, transmit money (or any representation of money) by any means or cash cheques which are made payable to customers,
(k)post offices,
(l)funeral directors,
(m)laundrettes and dry cleaners,
(n)dental services, opticians, audiology services, chiropody services, chiropractors, osteopaths and other medical or health services, including services relating to mental health,
(o)veterinary surgeons and pet shops,
(p)agricultural supplies shops and agricultural markets,
(q)storage and distribution facilities, including delivery drop off or collection points, where the facilities are in the premises of a business included in this sub-paragraph,
(r)car parks,
(s)public toilets,
(t)livestock markets or auctions,
(u)F2... outdoor markets, and outdoor car lots.
[F3(v)libraries operated by, or associated with, a further education institution or a higher education institution in relation to the provision of library services to a member of staff or a student of the institution.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 5 para. 2(3)(e) substituted (26.12.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 9) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/471), regs. 1, 6(a)
F2Words in sch. 5 para. 2(3)(u) omitted (26.12.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 9) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/471), regs. 1, 6(b)
F3Sch. 5 para. 2(3)(v) inserted (20.11.2020 at 6.00 p.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/389), regs. 1, 7
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 5 para. 2 modified (temp.) (11.12.2020 from 0600 hours until 1759 hours) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 7) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/427), regs. 1(3), 8(b)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 5 para. 2 in force at 2.11.2020 at 6.00 a.m., see reg. 1(1)