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A Bill to make provision in relation to functions and activities in the Scottish marine area, including provision about marine plans, licensing of marine activities and the protection of the area and its wildlife including seals; and for connected purposes.

Current status of Bill: This Bill was introduced on 29 April 2009. Day 2 of Stage 2 will be held on 25 November 2009. Amendments to sections 56 – 94 should be lodged by 12 noon on Friday 20 November 2009 with the clerks to the Rural Affairs and Environment Committee.

Current version of Bill: Bill (as introduced) (935B pdf posted 30.04.2009)

Contents

• Introduction
• Stage 1
• After Stage 1
• Stage 2

Introduction

This Executive Bill was introduced by Richard Lochhead MSP on 29 April 2009.

• Bill (as introduced) (935B pdf posted 30.04.2009)
• Policy Memorandum (152KB pdf posted 30.04.2009)
• Explanatory Notes (658KB pdf posted 30.04.2009)
• Delegated Powers Memorandum (57KB pdf posted 30.04.2009)

SPICe briefing on Bill (as introduced):

SB 09-41 Marine (Scotland) Bill (774 KB pdf posted 10.06.2009)

Stage 1

The lead committee for Stage 1 was the Rural Affairs and Environment Committee.

Rural Affairs and Environment Committee webpage

Lead committee's Stage 1 report

The Bill was also considered by the following committees:

Finance Committee on 2 June 2009 and 23 June 2009.

Subordinate Legislation Committee on 23 June 2009 and 1 September 2009.

Subordinate Legislation Committee Report at Stage 1

The Stage 1 debate was held on 29 October 2009.

Chamber proceedings at Stage 1 (29 October 2009): Official Report and Minutes

The Bill passed Stage 1 on 29 October 2009.

The deadline for completion of Stage 1 was 30 October 2009.

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After Stage 1

At its meeting on 10 November 2009, the Subordinate Legislation Committee considered the Scottish Government’s response to points raised on the delegated powers provisions in this Bill in its Stage 1 report.

Subordinate Legislation Committee, 10 November 2009

Stage 2

The Bill was referred to the Rural Affairs and Environment Committee at Stage 2.

Day 2 of Stage 2 will be held on 25 November 2009.

Amendments to sections 56 – 94 should be lodged by 12 noon on Friday 20 November 2009 with the clerks to the Rural Affairs and Environment Committee.

18 November 2009 (Consideration of amendments, Day 1)

• 1st Groupings of Amendments for Stage 2 (209KB pdf posted 17.11.2009)
• 1st Marshalled List of Amendments for Stage 2 (102KB pdf posted 17.11.2009)

25 November 2009 (Consideration of amendments, Day 2)

The deadline for completion of Stage 2 is 4 December 2009.