
1 
These Regulations may be cited as the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (Agreements of a Specified Kind) Regulations 2017 and come into force on 1st October 2017.
2 
For the purpose of section 1(2)(b)(i) of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016, “contract” does not include an agreement between a local authority and a kinship carer under regulation 12 of the Looked After Children (Scotland) Regulations 2009.
AILEEN CAMPBELL
Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers
St Andrew’s House,
Edinburgh
25th July 2017