
2020 No. 344
Public Health
The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Regulations 2020  (revoked)
Approved by the Scottish Parliament
Made at 12.40 p.m. on 30th October 2020
Laid before the Scottish Parliament at 2.45 p.m. on 30th October 2020
Coming into force at 6.00 a.m. on 2nd November 2020
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PART 1 Introductory
Citation, commencement and application
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Interpretation
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PART 2 Restrictions
Application of the Restrictions
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Modification of the restrictions in certain areas
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Temporary modification of restrictions: holiday gatherings
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PART 3 Enforcement
Enforcement of requirements
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Offences and penalties
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Power of entry
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Fixed penalty notices
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PART 4 Final provisions
Review of restrictions and requirements
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Expiry
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Amendment of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Directions by Local Authorities) (Scotland) Regulations 2020
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Revocations
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SCHEDULE 1
Level 0 Restrictions

Regulation 3(1)
PART 1 Closure of Premises
Requirement to close certain premises in a Level 0 area to members of the public
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PART 2 Other restrictions on business
Requirement for seated food and drink sale and consumption in food and drink businesses in a Level 0 area
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Restricted opening hours for food and drink businesses in a Level 0 area
2A. 
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Restricted opening hours for casinos in a Level 0 area
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Requirement to take measures to minimise risk of exposure to coronavirus in a Level 0 area
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Guidance on minimising exposure to coronavirus in a Level 0 area
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Requirement to collect and share information in a Level 0 area: restaurants, cafes, bars, public houses, etc.
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PART 3 Restrictions on gatherings
Restrictions on public gatherings indoors in a Level 0 area
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Restriction on public gatherings outdoors in a Level 0 area
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Restriction on gatherings in private dwellings in a Level 0 area
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PART 4 Restrictions on stadia and live events
Capacity limits on stadia and live events in a Level 0 area
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Applications for exemption from capacity limits in a Level 0 area
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Decisions on applications for exemption from capacity limits in a Level 0 area
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Guidance on applications for exemption from capacity limits in a Level 0 area
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Revocation and variation of approval of exemption from capacity limits in a Level 0 area
13. 
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Scottish Ministers’ power to call in applications for exemption from capacity in a Level 0 area
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Offence of breaching conditions of approval to hold larger live event in a Level 0 area
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SCHEDULE 2
Level 1 Restrictions

Regulation 3(2)
PART 1 Closure of Premises
Requirement to close certain premises in a Level 1 area to members of the public
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PART 2 Other restrictions on business
Requirement for seated food and drink sale and consumption in food and drink businesses in a Level 1 area
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Restricted opening hours for food and drink businesses in a Level 1 area
3 
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Restricted opening hours for casinos in a Level 1 area
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Requirement to take measures to minimise risk of exposure to coronavirus in a Level 1 area
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Guidance on minimising exposure to coronavirus in a Level 1 area
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Requirement to collect and share information in a Level 1 area: restaurants, cafes, bars, public houses, etc.
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PART 3 Restrictions on gatherings
Restriction on public gatherings indoors in a Level 1 area
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Restriction on public gatherings outdoors in a Level 1 area
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Restriction on gatherings in private dwellings in a Level 1 area
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PART 4 Restrictions on stadia and live events
Capacity limits on stadia and live events in a Level 1 area
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Applications for exemption from capacity limits in a Level 1 area
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Decisions on applications for exemption from capacity limits in a Level 1 area
12. 
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Guidance on applications for exemption from capacity limits in a Level 1 area
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Revocation and variation of approval of exemption from capacity limits in a Level 1 area
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Scottish Ministers’ power to call in applications for exemption from capacity in a Level 1 area
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Offence of breaching conditions of approval to hold larger live event in a Level 1 area
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SCHEDULE 3
Level 2 Restrictions

Regulation 3(3)
PART 1 Closure of Premises
Requirement to close certain premises in a Level 2 area to members of the public
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Requirement to cease mobile close contact services in a Level 2 area
2 
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Requirement to cease mobile close contact services in respect of Level 2 areas
2A. 
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PART 2 Other restrictions on business
Requirement for seated food and drink sale and consumption in food and drink businesses in a Level 2 area
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Closure of drinks-only public house businesses in a Level 2 area
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Restricted opening hours for food and drink businesses in a Level 2 area
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Restricted opening hours for casinos in a Level 2 area
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Restrictions on sale and consumption of alcohol in food and drink businesses in a Level 2 area
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Special opening hours for certain services
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Requirement to take measures to minimise risk of exposure to coronavirus in a Level 2 area
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Guidance on minimising exposure to coronavirus in a Level 2 area
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Requirement to collect and share information in a Level 2 area: restaurants, cafes, bars, public houses, etc.
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PART 3 Restrictions on gatherings
Restriction on public gatherings indoors in a Level 2 area
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Restriction on public gatherings outdoors in a Level 2 area
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Restriction on gatherings in private dwellings in a Level 2 area
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PART 4 Restrictions on stadia and live events
Capacity limits on stadia and live events in a Level 2 area
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Applications for exemption from capacity limits in a Level 2 area
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Decisions on applications for exemption from capacity limits in a Level 2 area
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Guidance on applications for exemption from capacity limits in a Level 2 area
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Revocation and variation of approval of exemption from capacity limits in a Level 2 area
18. 
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Scottish Ministers’ power to call in applications for exemption from capacity in a Level 2 area
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Offence of breaching conditions of approval to hold larger live event in a Level 2 area
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SCHEDULE 4
Level 3 Restrictions

Regulation 3(4)
PART 1 Closure of Premises
Requirement to close certain premises in a Level 3 area to members of the public
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Requirement to cease mobile close contact services in a Level 3 area
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Requirement to cease mobile close contact services in respect of Level 3 areas
2A. 
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PART 2 Other restrictions on business
Requirement for seated food and drink sale and consumption in food and drink businesses in a Level 3 area
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Closure of drinks-only public house businesses in a Level 3 area
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Restrictions on food and drink businesses in a Level 3 area
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Exceptions to food and drink business restrictions for certain services
6 
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Requirement to take measures to minimise risk of exposure to coronavirus in a Level 3 area
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Guidance on minimising exposure to coronavirus
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Requirement to collect and share information: restaurants, cafes, bars, public houses, etc.
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Residential properties (eviction)
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PART 3 Restrictions on gatherings
Restriction on public gatherings indoors in ... Level 3 area
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Restriction on public gatherings outdoors in a Level 3 area
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Restriction on gatherings in private dwellings in a Level 3 area
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PARTNonBreakingSpace4 Restrictions on movement
Restrictions on leaving Level 3 area
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Restrictions on entering Level 3 area
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Examples of reasonable excuse
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SCHEDULE 5
Level 4 Restrictions

Regulation 3(5)
PART 1 Closure of Premises
Requirement to close certain premises in a Level 4 area to members of the public
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Requirement to close places of worship in a level 4 area to members of the public
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Requirement to close retail and library premises in a Level 4 area to members of the public
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Requirement to cease providing holiday accommodation in a Level 4 area
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Requirement to cease mobile close contact services in a Level 4 area
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Requirement to cease driving lessons and tests in a Level 4 area
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Requirement to cease mobile close contact services or vehicle driving lessons or tests in respect of Level 4 areas
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Exemption for certain driving lessons and tests in Level 4 areas
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PART 2 Other restrictions on business
Requirement for seated food and drink sale and consumption in food and drink businesses in a Level 4 area
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Closure of food and drink businesses in a Level 4 area
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Exceptions to food and drink business closures for certain services
7 
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Requirement to take measures to minimise risk of exposure to coronavirus in a Level 4 area
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Guidance on minimising exposure to coronavirus in a Level 4 area
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Requirement to collect and share information: restaurants, cafes, bars, public houses, etc. in a Level 4 area
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Residential properties (eviction)
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PART 3 Restrictions on gatherings
Restriction on public gatherings indoors in ... Level 4 area
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Restriction on public gatherings outdoors in a Level 4 area
12 
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Restriction on gatherings in private dwellings in a Level 4 area
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PARTNonBreakingSpace4 Restrictions on movement
Restrictions on leaving Level 4 area
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Restrictions on entering Level 4 area
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Examples of reasonable excuse
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Requirement to stay at home in Level 4 areas
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Examples of reasonable excuse
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PART 5 Restriction on consumption of alcohol
Restriction on consumption of alcohol in a public place outdoors in a Level 4 area
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SCHEDULE 6
Areas

Regulation 3(6)
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SCHEDULE 7
Face Covering Requirements

Regulation 3
Requirement to wear face coverings on public transport
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Requirement to wear face coverings in certain indoor places
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Places where face coverings must be worn
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SCHEDULE 7A
Restrictions on leaving or entering Scotland: common travel area
Regulation 3(5B)
Restrictions on leaving Scotland
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Restrictions on entering Scotland
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Examples of reasonable excuse
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Places in respect of which restrictions in this schedule apply
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SCHEDULE 8
Revocations

Regulation 11

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