Outcome: E
A Bill to make provision regulating the sale of alcohol and licensing of premises on which alcohol is sold and to make provision for the imposition of charges on holders of licences granted under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982.
Current Status of the Bill
The Bill was introduced on 25 November 2009. The Bill received Royal Assent on 15 December 2010.
Alcohol etc. (Scotland) Act 2010
Introduction of the Bill
This Executive Bill was introduced by Nicola Sturgeon MSP on 25 November 2009.
Research Briefings on Bill
Stage 1
The lead committee for Stage 1 was the Health and Sport Committee.
Lead commitee: Health and Sport Committee
Other committees:
Finance Committee:
Subordinate Legislation Committee:
The Stage 1 debate took place on 10 June 2010.
Chamber proceedings at Stage 1 (10 June 2010):
The Bill passed Stage 1 on 10 June 2010.
After Stage 1
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:
Stage 2
The Bill was referred to the Health and Sport Committee at Stage 2.
22 September 2010 (Consideration of amendments, Day 1)
29 September 2010 (Consideration of amendments, Day 2)
5 October 2010 (Consideration of amendments, Day 3)
Stage 2 was completed on 5 October 2010.
Consideration of the Bill at Stage 2 was extended to 8 October 2010.
After Stage 2
The Subordinate Legislation Committee considered the delegated powers provisions in this Bill after Stage 2.
Subordinate Legislation Committee on 2 November 2010.
SPICe briefing on Bill (Parliamentary Consideration prior to Stage 3):
Stage 3
The Stage 3 debate was held on 10 November 2010.
Chamber proceedings at Stage 3 (10 November 2010):
The Bill passed Stage 3 on 10 November 2010.
Royal Assent
The Bill received Royal Assent on 15 December 2010.
Passage of the Bill: