For local authorities, the police and other organisations, if the Bill succeeds in its aim of reducing illegal and irresponsible breeding, there may be fewer cases to investigate and prosecute. 13 This document relates to the Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 32) as introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 20 June 2023 Summary of costs Code of Practice Year one after Every 5 years On date to be bill coming (estimated) determined by into force Scottish Government Scottish Administration Producing and £10,000 £10,000 publishing code Raising public £200,000- £55,000 awareness £250,000 Register of unlicensed litters Establishing register £21,500 Maintaining register £16,000 (recurring cost each year that the register is in place) Publishing guidance £2,000-£5,000 £2,000-£5,000 Local Authorities Cost of enforcing £60,000-£90,000 register (recurring cost each year that the register is in place) Other costs Raising public £200,000-£250,000 awareness of licensing/registration arrangements Total £210,000- £67,000-£70,000 £299,500-£382,500 £260,000 (plus £76,000- £106,000 for each year following that the register is in place.) 14 This document relates to the Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 32) as introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 20 June 2023 Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill Financial Memorandum © Parliamentary copyright.