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Regulation 4 Determining whether an exception to the special restrictions should be made

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(1)

In determining whether they are satisfied that the case is exceptional, the Scottish Ministers must–

(a)

consider all the information they hold that is relevant to the request; and

(b)

take into account the matters referred to in regulation 6.

(2)

After making a determination, the Scottish Ministers must–

(a)

notify the prospective adopters in writing as to whether they are satisfied that the case is exceptional; and

(b)

where they are not so satisfied, give reasons.