The Scottish government’s vaccine passport scheme has become enforceable by law from Monday morning.
The scheme came into effect on 1 October after MSPs voted to back the proposals.
Businesses were given a 17-day “period of grace” to allow venues time to test out their procedures.
People who have had two vaccines in Scotland can download or get a paper copy of a certificate with a QR code.
Everyone over the age of 18 must now show - if asked - that they have had both doses of the vaccine before they are allowed entry to certain venues and events. These include:
- Nightclubs and “analogous venues”
- Adult entertainment venues
- Unseated indoor events with more than 500 people, even if some are seated
- Unseated outdoor events with more than 4,000 people
- Any event with more than 10,000 people in attendance
The scheme requires venues to put in place a “reasonable system” to check the status of customers, with certain exemptions on medical grounds.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said that the hospitality industry as a whole would not be included in the scheme, although that decision would be kept under review.
The government also said there would be no need for a vaccine passport to access public services or settings where people have no choice over attendance - such as shops, public transport, education and medical services.
Interesting … 
Heaven knows why you would even want to, but for a price, you can get a fake certificate.
