# The Hydrolysis (Scotland) (No. 2) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Regulations laid before the Scottish Parliament under section 106(2) of the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016, for approval by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
Disposal Of Human Remains
Made 2026
Coming into force 2nd March 2026
The Scottish Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 47(1), 48(2), 56(1), 57(1) and (2) (as applied and modified by exercise of the power conferred by section 99(1)) and 106(1)(a) of the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 and all other powers enabling them to do so.
In accordance with section 104(4) of that Act the Scottish Ministers have consulted such persons they consider appropriate.
In accordance with section 106(2) of that Act a draft of this instrument has been laid before and approved by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2026/9780111064450/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-hydrolysis-scotland-no-2-regulations-2026/introduction
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