The Act Ministerial guidance – section 68
401.Section 68(1) enables the Scottish Ministers to issue guidance in relation to the exercise of functions conferred on a local authority by virtue of this Part. The Scottish Ministers are to consult with such persons as they consider appropriate prior to issuing this guidance.
402.Subsection (2) requires a local authority to have regard to this written guidance. The Scottish Ministers must publish any such guidance in an appropriate manner and as soon as reasonably practicable after it is given (see subsection (3)).
403.It is intended that written guidance issued to local authorities under section 68 will be published in a single document about parking standards.