WHILE minimum unit pricing (MUP) came into force on May 1, the Scottish Government is aware that there are differing views within the licensing community on whether a wholesaler with a premises licence should apply MUP to trade sales or whether trade sales from those licensed premises are exempt from MUP.
The Scottish Government, therefore, considers that a legislative change is required to clarify the position for certain wholesalers as regards compliance with MUP, and is seeking views on the legislative change proposed in a consultation.
Responses to the consultation will be used to inform the legislative change required to clarify the position for certain wholesalers.
The consultation, launched on August 3, will close on October 26. Find out more here.