[18A Approved places]

[18A  Approved places]

[(1)     The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision for or in connection with the approval by local authorities of places in their areas in which civil marriages may be solemnised.

(2)     Regulations under subsection (1) above may in particular include provision as to—

(a)     the kinds of place in respect of which approvals may be granted;

(b)     the procedure to be followed in relation to applications for approval;

(c)     the considerations to be taken into account by a local authority in determining whether to approve any places;

(d)     the duration and renewal of approvals;

(e)     the conditions that shall or may be imposed by a local authority on granting or renewing an approval;

(f)     the determination and charging by local authorities of fees in respect of—

(i)     applications for the approval of places;

(ii)     the renewal of approvals; and

(iii)

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