Publication - Factsheet
Air quality: legislation
A list of all legislation relating to air quality in Scotland.
- Published:
- 21 Jul 2016
Scotland legislation
The Smoke Control Areas (Exempt Fireplaces) (Scotland) Order 2014
The Smoke Control Areas (Authorised Fuels) (Scotland) Regulations 2014
The Air Quality Standards (Scotland) Regulations 2010
The Air Quality (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016
The Air Quality (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2002
The Air Quality (Scotland) Regulations 2000
The Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (Scotland) Regulations 2003
The Public Service Vehicles (Traffic Regulation Conditions) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2008
The Environmental Protection (Combustion Plants) (Scotland) Directions 2002
The Pollution Prevention and Control (Combustion Plants) (Scotland) Directions 2002
The Sulphur Content of Liquid Fuels (Scotland) Regulations 2014
International legislation
The formation of EU policy comes from the European Commission (EC). Find information on EU air quality policy and legislation on the EC's website.
The United Nations promotes global co-operation on a wide range of issues, including the environment.
The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) is a global UN treaty to protect human health and the environment from POPs.
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) is a sub-organisation of the UN. It is responsible for various conventions relating to Europe, including the UNECE Convention on Long Range Transboundary Air Pollution.