1. Discretionary compensation for self-isolation S
(1) The Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act 2008 applies in accordance with the modifications in subsections (2) and (3) .
(2) Section 56 has effect as if—
(a) in subsection (1), at the beginning there were inserted “Subject to subsection (1A),”,
(b) after subsection (1), there were inserted— “ (1A) If the request under subsection (1) is made for a reason relating to coronavirus, the health board may compensate the person to whom the request is made, but is not required to do so. ” ,
(c) after subsection (6), there were inserted— “ (7) In this section, “ coronavirus ” means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). ” .
(3) Section 58 has effect as if—
(a) in subsection (2), at the beginning, there were inserted “Subject to subsection (2A),”,
(b) after subsection (2), there were inserted— “ (2A) If the order or, as the case may be, the request by the health board is made for a reason relating to coronavirus, the board may compensate the carer, but is not required to do so. ” ,
(c) after subsection (5), there were inserted— “ (6) In this section, “ coronavirus ” means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). ” . Commencement Information I1 S. 1 in force at 24.3.2022, see s. 6
