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Electricity Act 1989 in Wales

1989 c. 29 · Enacted 27 July 1989 · Extends to United Kingdom

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An Act to provide for the appointment and functions of a Director General of Electricity Supply and of consumers’ committees for the electricity supply industry; to make new provision with respect to the supply of electricity through electric lines and the generation and transmission of electricity for such supply; to abolish the Electricity Consumers’ Council and the Consultative Councils established under the Electricity Act 1947; to provide for the vesting of the property, rights and liabilities of the Electricity Boards and the Electricity Council in companies nominated by the Secretary of State and the subsequent dissolution of those Boards and that Council; to provide for the giving of financial assistance in connection with the storage and reprocessing of nuclear fuel, the treatment, storage and disposal of radioactive waste and the decommissioning of nuclear installations; to amend the Rights of Entry (Gas and Electricity Boards) Act 1954 and the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973; and for connected purposes.

[27th July 1989]

BE IT ENACTED by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—C1C2C3C4C5

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Modifications

C1

Act: references to the Director General of Electricity Supply ("the Director") shall be read as references to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority ("the Authority") (20.12.2000) by virtue of Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27), s. 3(2); S.I. 2000/3343, art. 2, Sch.

C2

Act: references to a public gas transporter or to the holder of a licence under section 7 of the 1986 Act shall have effect as if they were references to a gas transporter (1.10.2001) by virtue of Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27), s. 76(7); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3-20)

C3

Act: power to modify conferred (E.W.S.) (8.5.2003) by Electricity (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2003 (c. 9), s. 2(3)

C4

Act: transfer of functions (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 30(3)(a), 66(2) (with s. 6(9), Sch. 3); S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

C5

Act: power to amend conferred (24.5.2024 for specified purposes, 1.1.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 138(2)-(7), 339(2)(c); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(2) (with Sch. para. 10, 20)

Contents

  1. Part I: ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
  2. Introductory
  3. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  4. 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  5. 3General duties of Secretary of State and Director. Repealed
  6. 3AThe principal objective and general duties of the Secretary of State and the Authority.
  7. 3BGuidance on social and environmental matters.
  8. 3CHealth and safety.
  9. 3DExceptions from sections 3A to 3C.
  10. 3EBinding decisions of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators and of the European Commission
  11. 3FAuthority to consult and cooperate with other authorities
  12. Licensing of supply etc.
  13. 4Prohibition on unlicensed supply etc.
  14. 5Exemptions from prohibition.
  15. 5ADuties of distribution exemption holders
  16. 5BDuties of supply exemption holders
  17. 6Licences authorising supply, etc.
  18. 6AProcedure for licence applications.
  19. 6BApplications for transmission licences.
  20. 6BAMeaning of “relevant electricity project”, “relevant licence” and “relevant contract”
  21. 6BBDesignation of a delivery body
  22. 6CCompetitive tenders
  23. 6CAPower to require information
  24. 6CBRecovery of tender costs
  25. 6CCCompetitive tenders: supplementary
  26. 6CDSections 6C to 6CC: further definitions
  27. 6DSection 6C: supplemental provision Repealed
  28. 6EProperty schemes in respect of relevant licences and contracts
  29. 6F... Transmission during commissioning period
  30. 6GSection 6F: meaning of “commissioning period”
  31. 6HSections 6C, 6F and 6G: modification of codes or agreements
  32. 7Conditions of licences: general.
  33. 7ATransfer of licences.
  34. 7BUniform prices etc. in certain areas of Scotland.
  35. 8Conditions for funding certain companies engaged in nuclear generation in Scotland.
  36. 8AStandard conditions of licences.
  37. 9General duties of licence holders.
  38. 10Powers etc. of licence holders.
  39. Electricity transmission and the operation of electricity interconnectors: independence
  40. 10AElectricity transmission and the operation of electricity interconnectors: requirement for certain participants to be certified as independent
  41. 10BApplication for certification
  42. 10CReport where applicant connected with a country outside the United Kingdom
  43. 10DCertification
  44. 10EGrounds for certification
  45. 10FThe ownership unbundling requirement
  46. 10GThe ownership unbundling requirement: supplementary
  47. 10HDesignation for the purposes of the Electricity Regulation
  48. 10IMonitoring and review of certification
  49. 10JReview of certification: requirement to provide information etc
  50. 10KReport as to any connection of certified person with a country outside the United Kingdom
  51. 10LContinuation or withdrawal of certification
  52. 10MProhibition on the exercise of certain shareholder rights and rights of appointment
  53. 10NValidity of acts infringing section 10M
  54. 10OInterpretation
  55. Long duration electricity storage
  56. 10PLong duration electricity storage
  57. Modification of licences
  58. 11Modification by agreement. Repealed
  59. 11AModification of conditions of licences
  60. 11AAModification of conditions under section 11A: early effective date
  61. 11BModification of conditions under section 11A: supplementary
  62. Appeal from decisions of the Authority
  63. 11CAppeal to the CMA
  64. 11DProcedure on appeal to CMA
  65. 11EDetermination by CMA of appeal
  66. 11FCMA's powers on allowing appeal
  67. 11GTime limits for CMA to determine an appeal
  68. 11HDetermination of appeal by CMA : supplementary
  69. 12Modification references to Monopolies Commission. Repealed
  70. 12AReferences under section 12: time limits Repealed
  71. 12BReferences under section 12: powers of investigation Repealed
  72. 13Reports on modification references. Repealed
  73. 14Modification following report. Repealed
  74. 14ACompetition Commission’s power to veto modifications following report. Repealed
  75. 15Modification by order under other enactments.
  76. 15ALicence modifications relating to new electricity trading arrangements.
  77. Duties of electricity distributors
  78. 16Duty to connect on request.
  79. 16AProcedure for requiring a connection.
  80. 17Exceptions from duty to connect.
  81. 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  82. 19Power to recover expenditure.
  83. 20Power to require security.
  84. 21Additional terms of connection.
  85. 22Special agreements with respect to connection.
  86. 23Determination of disputes.
  87. 24The public electricity supply code.
  88. Enforcement of obligations of regulated persons
  89. 25Orders for securing compliance.
  90. 26Procedural requirements.
  91. 27Validity and effect of orders.
  92. 27APenalties.
  93. 27BStatement of policy with respect to penalties.
  94. 27CTime limits on the imposition of financial penalties.
  95. 27DInterest and payment of instalments.
  96. 27EAppeals against penalties.
  97. 27FRecovery of penalties.
  98. 27GConsumer redress orders
  99. 27HRemedial action under a consumer redress order
  100. 27IOther procedural requirements in relation to consumer redress orders
  101. 27JStatement of policy with respect to consumer redress orders
  102. 27KTime limits for making consumer redress orders
  103. 27LEnforcement of consumer redress orders
  104. 27MAppeals against consumer redress orders
  105. 27NConsumer redress orders: miscellaneous
  106. 27OMaximum amount of penalty or compensation
  107. 28Power to require information etc.
  108. Provisions with respect to supply generally
  109. 29Regulations relating to supply and safety.
  110. 30Electrical inspectors.
  111. 31Use etc. of meters.
  112. Protection of public interest
  113. 32The renewables obligation
  114. 32AFurther provision about the renewables obligation
  115. 32BRenewables obligation certificates
  116. 32CSection 32B: supplemental provision
  117. 32DAmounts of electricity specified in certificates
  118. 32ESection 32D: transitional provision and savings
  119. 32FUse of renewables obligation certificates issued in Northern Ireland
  120. 32GPayment as alternative to complying with renewables obligation order
  121. 32HAllocation of amounts to electricity suppliers
  122. 32ICosts of the Authority and the Northern Ireland authority
  123. 32JInformation
  124. 32KRenewables obligation order: general provision
  125. 32LRenewables obligation orders: procedure
  126. 32LARenewables obligation closure order
  127. 32LBRenewables obligation closure orders: procedure
  128. 32LCOnshore wind generating stations: closure of renewables obligation
  129. 32LDOnshore wind generating stations accredited, or additional capacity added, on or before the onshore wind closure date
  130. 32LEOnshore wind generating stations accredited, or additional capacity added, in the year after the onshore wind closure date: grid or radar delay condition met
  131. 32LFOnshore wind generating stations accredited, or additional capacity added, on or before 31 March 2017: approved development condition met
  132. 32LGOnshore wind generating stations accredited, or additional capacity added, between 1 April 2017 and 31 March 2018: grid or radar delay condition met
  133. 32LHOnshore wind generating stations accredited, or additional capacity added, between 1 April 2017 and 31 January 2018: investment freezing condition met
  134. 32LIOnshore wind generating stations accredited, or additional capacity added, between 1 February 2018 and 31 January 2019: grid or radar delay condition met
  135. 32LJThe approved development condition
  136. 32LKThe investment freezing condition
  137. 32LLThe grid or radar delay condition
  138. 32LMUse of Northern Ireland certificates: onshore wind power
  139. 32MInterpretation of sections 32 to 32M
  140. 32NThe certificate purchase obligation
  141. 32OFurther provision about the certificate purchase obligation
  142. 32PCertificate purchase levy
  143. 32QUse of levy payments
  144. 32RDesignation of a CFD counterparty as purchasing body or administrator
  145. 32SGB certificates
  146. 32TNI certificates
  147. 32USections 32S and 32T: supplemental provision
  148. 32VCertificate purchase orders: amounts of electricity stated in certificates
  149. 32WSection 32V: transitional provision and savings
  150. 32XCertificate purchase orders: information
  151. 32YCertificate purchase orders: corresponding provision
  152. 32ZCertificate purchase orders: general provision
  153. 32Z1Certificate purchase orders: procedure
  154. 32Z2Interpretation of sections 32N to 32Z2
  155. 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  156. 34Fuel stocks etc. at generating stations.
  157. 35Provisions supplementary to section 34.
  158. 36Consent required for construction etc. of generating stations.
  159. 36ADeclarations extinguishing etc. public rights of navigation
  160. 36BDuties in relation to navigation
  161. 36CVariation of consents under section 36
  162. 36DProceedings for questioning certain decisions of the Scottish Ministers
  163. 36EApplications under section 36D: requirement for permission
  164. 37Consent required for overhead lines.
  165. 37AApplication for variation of section 37 consent: Scotland
  166. 37BVariation of section 36 and 37 consents on change of circumstances: Scotland
  167. 37CCorrection of errors in consent documents: Scotland
  168. 38Preservation of amenity and fisheries.
  169. Benefits resulting from proximity to new or upgraded transmission infrastructure
  170. 38APower to establish scheme for giving of benefits
  171. 38BPassing of benefits to ultimate consumer
  172. 38CEnforcement of benefit scheme
  173. 38DDisclosure and use of information in connection with benefit scheme
  174. Consumer protection: standards of performance
  175. 39Electricity supply: performance in individual cases.
  176. 39AStandards of performance in individual cases: electricity distributors.
  177. 39BStandards of performance in individual cases: disputes.
  178. 40Electricity supply: overall performance.
  179. 40AOverall standards of performance: electricity distributors.
  180. 40BProcedures for prescribing or determining standards of performance.
  181. 41APromotion of reductions in carbon emissions: ... electricity distributors and electricity suppliers
  182. 41AAScottish Ministers' promotion of reductions in carbon emissions: electricity suppliers
  183. 41BPromotion of reductions in home-heating costs: electricity distributors and electricity suppliers
  184. 41BAScottish Ministers' promotion of reductions in home-heating costs: electricity suppliers
  185. 42Information with respect to levels of performance.
  186. 42AInformation to be given to customers about overall performance.
  187. 42AAPublication of statistical information about standards of performance.
  188. 42ABInformation relating to complaints handling standards
  189. 42BProcedures for dealing with complaints.
  190. 42CRemuneration and service standards.
  191. Consumer protection: miscellaneous
  192. 43Functions with respect to competition.
  193. 43AAdjustment of charges to help disadvantaged groups of customers. Repealed
  194. 43BOrders: supplementary. Repealed
  195. 44Maximum prices for reselling electricity.
  196. Section 44B disputes
  197. 44BMeaning of “section 44B dispute”
  198. 44CDetermination of disputes
  199. 44DTime limit for determinations
  200. Investigation of complaints
  201. 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  202. 46Consumer complaints. Repealed
  203. 46APower of Council to investigate other matters. Repealed
  204. Other functions of Director
  205. 47ZAAnnual report by Authority on security of electricity supply Repealed
  206. 47General functions.
  207. 47APower to require information etc for the purpose of monitoring
  208. 48Publication of information and advice.
  209. 49Keeping of register.
  210. 49AReasons for decisions.
  211. 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  212. Provisions with respect to committees
  213. 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  214. 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  215. 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  216. Provisions with respect to Consumers’ etc. Councils
  217. 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  218. 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  219. 56Continuity of employment of officers of abolished Councils.
  220. Alteration of activities requiring licence
  221. 56APower to alter activities requiring licence.
  222. 56BApplication by Authority for order including new activities.
  223. 56CReferences to CMA .
  224. 56CAReferences under section 56C: time limits
  225. 56CBReferences under section 56C: application of Enterprise Act 2002
  226. 56DReports on references.
  227. 56EApplication by Authority for order excluding activities.
  228. 56FConsultation by Secretary of State about order excluding activities.
  229. 56FANew licensable activities: smart meters
  230. 56FBSection 56FA: supplemental
  231. 56FBANew licensable activities: load control of energy smart appliances
  232. 56FBBRegulations under section 56FBA
  233. 56FCCompetitive tenders for licences for new licensable activities
  234. Miscellaneous
  235. 56GService by Authority of certain notices on Citizens Advice and Consumer Scotland.
  236. 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  237. 58Directions restricting the use of certain information.
  238. 59Making of false statements etc.
  239. Supplemental
  240. 60Powers to make regulations.
  241. 61Concurrent proceedings.
  242. 62Public inquiries.
  243. 63Application to Crown land.
  244. 64Interpretation etc. of Part I.
  245. Part II: REORGANISATION OF THE INDUSTRY
  246. Transfers to successor companies
  247. 65Transfer of property etc. of Area Boards.
  248. 66Transfer of property etc. of Generating Board and Electricity Council.
  249. 67Transfer of property etc. of Scottish Boards.
  250. 68Transfer schemes under sections 66 and 67.
  251. 69Functions of Secretary of State in relation to transfer schemes.
  252. 70Supplementary provisions as to transfers under sections 66 and 67.
  253. Ownership of successor companies
  254. 71Initial Government holding in the companies.
  255. 72Government investment in securities of the companies. Repealed
  256. 73Exercise of functions through nominees.
  257. 74Target investment limit for Government shareholding. Repealed
  258. Finances of successor companies
  259. 75Statutory reserves.
  260. 76Statutory accounts.
  261. 77Temporary restrictions on borrowings etc.
  262. 78Government lending to the companies.
  263. 79Treasury guarentees for loans made to the companies.
  264. 80Conversion of certain loans etc. to the Scottish companies.
  265. 81Financial limits on borrowing etc.
  266. Provisions with respect to floatation
  267. 82Responsibility for composite listing particulars.
  268. 83Application of Trustee Investments Act 1961 in relation to investment in operating companies.
  269. Provisions with respect to existing bodies
  270. 84Dissolution etc. of existing bodies. Repealed
  271. 85Compensation to members and employees of existing bodies. Repealed
  272. 86Discharge of certain advances and loans made to existing bodies. Repealed
  273. 87Expenditure and receipts of Electricity Council. Repealed
  274. 88Grants towards expenditure during transitional period. Repealed
  275. Miscellaneous
  276. 89Payments for the use of tax losses. Repealed
  277. 90Taxation provisions.
  278. 91Electricity Stock.
  279. 92Abolition of central guarantee fund. Repealed
  280. Supplemental
  281. 93Parliamentary disqualification.
  282. 94Construction of references to property, rights and liabilities.
  283. 95Other interpretation of Part II.
  284. Part III: MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL
  285. Miscellaneous
  286. 96Directions for preserving security of electricity supplies etc.
  287. 97Financial assistance for discharge of nuclear liabilities.
  288. 98Provision of statistical information.
  289. 99Promotion of new techniques in national interest.
  290. Amendment of enactments
  291. 100Competition and restrictive trade practices.
  292. 101Rights of entry.
  293. 102Production and supply of heat or electricity etc. by Scottish local authorities.
  294. 103Stamp duty exemption for certain contracts.
  295. Amendment etc. of pension schemes
  296. 104Amendment etc. of Electricity Supply Pension Scheme.
  297. 105Amendment etc. of Scottish Pension Schemes.
  298. Supplemental
  299. 106Regulations and orders.
  300. 107Directions.
  301. 108Offences by bodies corporate.
  302. 108AExtraterritorial operation of Act
  303. 109Service of documents.
  304. 110Financial provisions.
  305. 111General interpretation.
  306. 112Amendments, transitional provisions, savings and repeals.
  307. 113Short title, commencement and extent.
  308. Schedule 1
  309. Remuneration, pensions etc.
  310. 1Paragraph 1
  311. Staff
  312. 2Paragraph 2
  313. Expenses of the Director and his staff
  314. 3Paragraph 3
  315. Official seal
  316. 4Paragraph 4
  317. Performance of functions
  318. 5Paragraph 5
  319. Documentary evidence
  320. 6Paragraph 6
  321. The Parliamentary Commissioner
  322. 7Paragraph 7
  323. Parliamentary disqualification etc.
  324. 8Paragraph 8
  325. Schedule 2
  326. Preliminary
  327. 1Paragraph 1
  328. Remuneration, pensions etc. of chairman
  329. 2Paragraph 2
  330. Allowances for other members
  331. 3Paragraph 3
  332. Administration etc.
  333. 4Paragraph 4
  334. Proceedings
  335. 5Paragraph 5
  336. 6Paragraph 6
  337. Sub-committees
  338. 7Paragraph 7
  339. Financial provisions
  340. 8Paragraph 8
  341. Amendment of other Acts
  342. 9Paragraph 9
  343. 10Paragraph 10
  344. Schedule 2ZA: Duties of distribution exemption holders
  345. Third party access
  346. 1Paragraph 1
  347. 2Paragraph 2
  348. 3Paragraph 3
  349. 4Paragraph 4
  350. Charges for use of system
  351. 5Paragraph 5
  352. 6Paragraph 6
  353. Connection
  354. 7Paragraph 7
  355. 8Paragraph 8
  356. 9Paragraph 9
  357. 10Paragraph 10
  358. 11Paragraph 11
  359. Closed distribution systems
  360. 12Paragraph 12
  361. 13Paragraph 13
  362. 14Paragraph 14
  363. Change of circumstance in respect of a closed distribution system
  364. 15Paragraph 15
  365. Interpretation
  366. 16Paragraph 16
  367. Schedule 2ZB: Duties of supply exemption holders
  368. Change of supplier
  369. 1Paragraph 1
  370. 2Paragraph 2
  371. 3Paragraph 3
  372. Customer contracts
  373. 4Paragraph 4
  374. Customer information
  375. 5Paragraph 5
  376. 6Paragraph 6
  377. 7Paragraph 7
  378. Determination of disputes
  379. 8Paragraph 8
  380. Interpretation
  381. 9Paragraph 9
  382. Schedule 2A: Property Schemes
  383. Scheme-making power
  384. 1Paragraph 1
  385. Further provision about the content of a scheme
  386. 2Paragraph 2
  387. Applications for schemes
  388. 3Paragraph 3
  389. Timing of applications
  390. 4Paragraph 4
  391. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  392. Notifying the non-applicant party
  393. 6Paragraph 6
  394. Notifying third parties
  395. 7Paragraph 7
  396. Publishing the application
  397. 8Paragraph 8
  398. Supplementing the application
  399. 9Paragraph 9
  400. 10Paragraph 10
  401. Restricting or withdrawing the application
  402. 11Paragraph 11
  403. The Authority's functions in relation to applications
  404. 12Paragraph 12
  405. 13Paragraph 13
  406. Terms of a property scheme
  407. 14Paragraph 14
  408. 15Paragraph 15
  409. Additional powers of the Authority
  410. 16Paragraph 16
  411. 17Paragraph 17
  412. Notification of property scheme
  413. 18Paragraph 18
  414. Refusal of application or part of application
  415. 19Paragraph 19
  416. Effect of property scheme
  417. 20Paragraph 20
  418. 21Paragraph 21
  419. 22Paragraph 22
  420. Review of determinations
  421. 23Paragraph 23
  422. 24Paragraph 24
  423. 25Paragraph 25
  424. 26Paragraph 26
  425. 27Paragraph 27
  426. Interim arrangements pending review of determination
  427. 28Paragraph 28
  428. 29Paragraph 29
  429. 30Paragraph 30
  430. 31Paragraph 31
  431. 32Paragraph 32
  432. Appeal on a point of law
  433. 33Paragraph 33
  434. Change of asset owner during application process
  435. 34Paragraph 34
  436. The preferred bidder
  437. 35Paragraph 35
  438. The successful bidder
  439. 36Paragraph 36
  440. Transmission owner and distribution network owner of last resort
  441. 36AParagraph 36A
  442. 36BParagraph 36B
  443. Associated bodies corporate
  444. 37Paragraph 37
  445. Interpretation
  446. 38Paragraph 38
  447. Schedule 3: Compulsory Acquisition of Land etc. by Licence Holders
  448. Part I: Powers of Acquisition
  449. 1Paragraph 1
  450. 2Paragraph 2
  451. 3Paragraph 3
  452. 4Paragraph 4
  453. Part II: Procedure, Compensation etc. (England and Wales)
  454. Application of Acquisition of Land Act 1981 generally
  455. 5Paragraph 5
  456. New rights: general adaptation of Compulsory Purchase Act 1965
  457. 6Paragraph 6
  458. New rights: specific adaptations of Act of 1965
  459. 7Paragraph 7
  460. 8Paragraph 8
  461. 9Paragraph 9
  462. 10Paragraph 10
  463. 11Paragraph 11
  464. 12Paragraph 12
  465. 13Paragraph 13
  466. New rights: compensation
  467. 14Paragraph 14
  468. Part III: Procedure, Compensation etc. (Scotland)
  469. Application of Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947 generally
  470. 15Paragraph 15
  471. New rights: general application of Act of 1947 and incorporated enactments
  472. 16Paragraph 16
  473. New rights: specific adaptations of Act of 1947
  474. 17Paragraph 17
  475. 18Paragraph 18
  476. 19Paragraph 19
  477. 20Paragraph 20
  478. 21Paragraph 21 Repealed
  479. 22Paragraph 22
  480. 23Paragraph 23
  481. New rights: specific adaptations of Lands Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845
  482. 24Paragraph 24
  483. 25Paragraph 25
  484. 26Paragraph 26
  485. 27Paragraph 27
  486. 28Paragraph 28
  487. New rights: compensation
  488. 29Paragraph 29
  489. Schedule 4: Other Powers etc. of Licence Holders
  490. Street works etc. in England and Wales
  491. 1Paragraph 1
  492. Alteration of works
  493. 3Paragraph 3
  494. 4Paragraph 4
  495. Protection from interference
  496. 5Paragraph 5
  497. Acquisition of wayleaves
  498. 6Paragraph 6
  499. Fees for applications under paragraph 6(3) to the Scottish Ministers
  500. 6AParagraph 6A
  501. Provisions supplementary to paragraph 6
  502. 7Paragraph 7
  503. Temporary continuation of wayleaves
  504. 8Paragraph 8
  505. Felling and lopping of trees etc.
  506. 9Paragraph 9
  507. Entry on land for purposes of exploration
  508. 10Paragraph 10
  509. Provisions supplementary to paragraphs 9 and 10
  510. 11Paragraph 11
  511. Interpretation
  512. 12Paragraph 12
  513. Schedule 5: Water Rights for Hydro-Electric Generating Stations in Scotland
  514. 1Paragraph 1
  515. 2Paragraph 2
  516. 3Paragraph 3
  517. 4Paragraph 4
  518. 5Paragraph 5
  519. 5BParagraph 5B
  520. 6Paragraph 6
  521. 7Paragraph 7
  522. 8Paragraph 8
  523. 9Paragraph 9
  524. 10Paragraph 10
  525. 11Paragraph 11
  526. 12Paragraph 12
  527. 13Paragraph 13
  528. 14Paragraph 14 Repealed
  529. 15Paragraph 15
  530. Schedule 5A: Procedure for appeals under section 11C
  531. Application for permission to bring appeal
  532. 1Paragraph 1
  533. Suspension of decision
  534. 2Paragraph 2
  535. Time limit for representations and observations by the Authority
  536. 3Paragraph 3
  537. Consideration and determination of appeal by group
  538. 4Paragraph 4
  539. Matters to be considered on appeal
  540. 5Paragraph 5
  541. Production of documents etc.
  542. 6Paragraph 6
  543. Oral hearings
  544. 7Paragraph 7
  545. Written statements
  546. 8Paragraph 8
  547. Expert advice
  548. 9Paragraph 9
  549. Defaults in relation to evidence
  550. 10Paragraph 10
  551. Appeal rules
  552. 11Paragraph 11
  553. Costs
  554. 12Paragraph 12
  555. Interpretation of Schedule
  556. 13Paragraph 13
  557. Schedule 5B: Reimbursement of persons who have met expenses
  558. Power to make regulations
  559. 1Paragraph 1
  560. The reimbursement powers
  561. 2Paragraph 2
  562. Other provision about regulations under this Schedule
  563. 3Paragraph 3
  564. Interpretation
  565. 4Paragraph 4
  566. Schedule 6: The electricity code
  567. Suppliers’ charges relating to meters for disabled persons
  568. 1Paragraph 1
  569. Non-payment of suppliers’ charges
  570. 2Paragraph 2
  571. Deemed contracts in certain cases
  572. 3Paragraph 3
  573. Supplies of electricity illegally taken
  574. 4Paragraph 4
  575. Restoration of connection without consent
  576. 5Paragraph 5
  577. Damage to electrical plant etc.
  578. 6Paragraph 6
  579. Entry during continuance of connection or supply
  580. 7Paragraph 7
  581. Entry on discontinuance of supply or connection
  582. 8Paragraph 8
  583. Entry for replacing, repairing or altering lines or plant
  584. 9Paragraph 9
  585. Provisions as to powers of entry
  586. 10Paragraph 10
  587. Electrical plant etc. not to be subject to distress
  588. 11Paragraph 11
  589. Schedule 6A: Provisions imposing obligations enforceable as relevant requirements
  590. All licence holders
  591. 1Paragraph 1
  592. Generation licence holders
  593. 2Paragraph 2
  594. Transmission licence holders
  595. 3Paragraph 3
  596. Persons required to be certified as to independence
  597. 4Paragraph 4
  598. Electricity System Operator
  599. 4AParagraph 4A
  600. Distribution licence holders
  601. 5Paragraph 5
  602. Supply licence holders
  603. 6Paragraph 6
  604. Distribution exemption holders
  605. 7Paragraph 7
  606. Supply exemption holders
  607. 8Paragraph 8
  608. Electricity undertakings which are relevant producers or suppliers
  609. 9Paragraph 9
  610. Responsible bodies for central systems
  611. 9ZAParagraph 9ZA
  612. Smart meter communication licence holders and code manager licence holders
  613. 9AParagraph 9A
  614. Nominated electricity market operators
  615. 9BParagraph 9B Repealed
  616. Interpretation
  617. 10Paragraph 10
  618. 11Paragraph 11 Repealed
  619. Schedule 7: Use etc. of Electricity Meters
  620. Consumption to be ascertained by appropriate meter
  621. 1Paragraph 1
  622. Restrictions on use of meters
  623. 2Paragraph 2
  624. 3Paragraph 3
  625. Meter examiners
  626. 4Paragraph 4
  627. Certification of meters
  628. 5Paragraph 5
  629. Apparatus for testing etc. of meters
  630. 6Paragraph 6
  631. Testing etc. of meters
  632. 7Paragraph 7
  633. 8Paragraph 8
  634. Presumptions and evidence
  635. 9Paragraph 9
  636. Meters to be kept in proper order
  637. 10Paragraph 10
  638. Interference with meters
  639. 11Paragraph 11
  640. Special provision for pre-payment meters
  641. 12Paragraph 12
  642. Interpretation
  643. 13Paragraph 13
  644. Schedule 8: Consents of the Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers under Sections 36 and 37
  645. Applications for consent
  646. 1Paragraph 1
  647. Applications made to the Scottish Ministers for consent
  648. 1AParagraph 1A
  649. Objections by relevant planning authority
  650. 2Paragraph 2
  651. Procedure following objection by relevant planning authority: Scotland
  652. 2AParagraph 2A
  653. Objections by other persons
  654. 3Paragraph 3
  655. Public inquiries
  656. 4Paragraph 4
  657. Provisions supplementary to paragraphs 2 to 4
  658. 5Paragraph 5
  659. Additional inspectors
  660. 5AParagraph 5A
  661. 5BProceedings for questioning certain decisions under paragraph 3(2)
  662. 5CApplications under paragraph 5B: requirement for permission
  663. Special provisions as to consents under section 37
  664. 6Paragraph 6
  665. Deemed planning permission etc.
  666. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  667. Generating stations not within areas of relevant planning authorities
  668. 7AParagraph 7A
  669. Applications to the Scottish Ministers: time limits
  670. 7BParagraph 7B
  671. Supplemental
  672. 8Paragraph 8
  673. Schedule 9: PRESERVATION OF AMENITY AND FISHERIES.
  674. Preservation of amenity: England and Wales
  675. 1Paragraph 1
  676. 2Paragraph 2
  677. Schedule 10: Transfers under Sections 66 and 67
  678. Allocation of property, rights and liabilities: general
  679. 1Paragraph 1
  680. 2Paragraph 2
  681. Allocation of rights and liabilities: contracts of employment
  682. 3Paragraph 3
  683. Variation of transfers by agreement
  684. 4Paragraph 4
  685. Right to production of documents of title
  686. 5Paragraph 5
  687. Proof of title by certificate
  688. 6Paragraph 6
  689. Restrictions on dealing with certain land
  690. 7Paragraph 7
  691. Third parties affected by vesting provisions
  692. 8Paragraph 8
  693. 9Paragraph 9
  694. Interpretation
  695. 10Paragraph 10
  696. Schedule 11: TAXATION PROVISIONS
  697. General
  698. 1Paragraph 1
  699. Chargeable gains
  700. 2Paragraph 2
  701. 2AParagraph 2A
  702. Roll-over relief
  703. 3Paragraph 3
  704. Unallowed capital losses
  705. 4Paragraph 4
  706. Transaction in pursuance of section 68(2)(c)
  707. 5Paragraph 5
  708. Transfers in pursuance of Schedule 10
  709. 6Paragraph 6
  710. Apportionments etc.
  711. 7Paragraph 7
  712. Securities of successor companies
  713. 8Paragraph 8
  714. Extinguishment of liabilities: restriction of tax losses
  715. 9Paragraph 9
  716. Income tax exemption for certain interests
  717. 10Paragraph 10
  718. Stamp Duty
  719. 11Paragraph 11 Not yet in force
  720. Stamp duty reserve tax
  721. 12Paragraph 12
  722. Interpretation etc.
  723. 13Paragraph 13
  724. Schedule 12: Nuclear Liabilities: Financial Assistance
  725. Grants by Secretary of State
  726. 1Paragraph 1
  727. Loans by Secretary of State
  728. 2Paragraph 2
  729. Guarantees by Secretary of State
  730. 3Paragraph 3
  731. 3AParagraph 3A
  732. Financial limits
  733. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  734. Interpretation
  735. 5Paragraph 5
  736. Schedule 13: Production and Supply of Heat or Electricity etc. by Scottish Local Authorities
  737. Paragraph
  738. Schedule 14: The Electricity Supply Pension Scheme
  739. Power to amend scheme
  740. 1Paragraph 1
  741. Protection for certain persons
  742. 2Paragraph 2
  743. 3Paragraph 3
  744. 4Paragraph 4
  745. Interpretation
  746. 5Paragraph 5
  747. Schedule 15: The Scottish Pension Schemes
  748. Power to amend schemes
  749. 1Paragraph 1
  750. Protection for certain persons
  751. 2Paragraph 2
  752. 3Paragraph 3
  753. 4Paragraph 4
  754. Interpretation
  755. 5Paragraph 5
  756. Schedule 16: Minor and Consequential Amendments
  757. Enactments relating to statutory undertakers etc.
  758. 1Paragraph 1
  759. 2Paragraph 2
  760. 3Paragraph 3
  761. The Civil Defence Act 1939 (c.31)
  762. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  763. The Water Act 1945 (c.42)
  764. 5Paragraph 5
  765. The Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (c.54)
  766. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  767. The Public Utilities Street Works Act 1950 (c.39)
  768. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  769. The Rights of Entry (Gas and Electricity Boards) Act 1954 (c.21)
  770. 8Paragraph 8
  771. The Land Powers (Defence) Act 1958 (c.30)
  772. 9Paragraph 9
  773. The Water Resources Act 1963 (c.38)
  774. The Nuclear Installations Act 1965 (c.57)
  775. 11Paragraph 11 Repealed
  776. The Building Control Act 1966 (c.27)
  777. 12Paragraph 12
  778. The Forestry Act 1967 (c.10)
  779. 13Paragraph 13
  780. The Transport Act 1968 (c. 73)
  781. 14Paragraph 14
  782. The Post Office Act 1969 (c.48)
  783. 15Paragraph 15 Repealed
  784. The Fair Trading Act 1973 (c.41)
  785. 16Paragraph 16 Repealed
  786. The Consumer Credit Act 1974 (c. 39)
  787. 17Paragraph 17
  788. The Control of Pollution Act 1974 (c. 40)
  789. 18Paragraph 18
  790. The Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976 (c. 34)
  791. 19Paragraph 19
  792. The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (c. 57)
  793. 20Paragraph 20
  794. The Land Drainage Act 1976 (c. 70)
  795. The Energy Act 1976 (c. 76)
  796. 22Paragraph 22 Repealed
  797. The Land Registration (Scotland) Act 1979 (c. 33)
  798. 23Paragraph 23 Repealed
  799. The Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)
  800. 24Paragraph 24 Repealed
  801. The Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)
  802. 25Paragraph 25 Repealed
  803. The Water (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 45)
  804. 26Paragraph 26
  805. The Highways Act 1980 (c. 66)
  806. 27Paragraph 27 Repealed
  807. The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67)
  808. 28Paragraph 28
  809. The Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)
  810. 29Paragraph 29
  811. The Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 54)
  812. 30Paragraph 30
  813. The Building Act 1984 (c. 55)
  814. 31Paragraph 31
  815. The Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 66)
  816. 32Paragraph 32 Repealed
  817. The Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)
  818. 33Paragraph 33
  819. The Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)
  820. 34Paragraph 34
  821. The Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)
  822. 35Paragraph 35 Repealed
  823. The Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c. 43)
  824. 36Paragraph 36 Repealed
  825. The Water Act 1989 (c. 15)
  826. Interpretation
  827. 38Paragraph 38
  828. Schedule 17: Transitional Provisions and Savings
  829. Part I: Provisions and Savings for Part I of Act
  830. 1Paragraph 1
  831. 2Paragraph 2
  832. 3Paragraph 3
  833. 4Paragraph 4
  834. 5Paragraph 5
  835. 6Paragraph 6
  836. 7Paragraph 7
  837. 8Paragraph 8
  838. 9Paragraph 9
  839. 10Paragraph 10
  840. 11Paragraph 11
  841. 12Paragraph 12
  842. 13Paragraph 13
  843. 14Paragraph 14
  844. 15Paragraph 15
  845. 16Paragraph 16
  846. Part II: Provisions and Savings for Part II of Act
  847. 17Paragraph 17
  848. 18Paragraph 18
  849. 19Paragraph 19
  850. 20Paragraph 20
  851. 21Paragraph 21
  852. 22Paragraph 22
  853. 23Paragraph 23
  854. 24Paragraph 24
  855. 25Paragraph 25
  856. 26Paragraph 26
  857. 27Paragraph 27
  858. 28Paragraph 28
  859. 29Paragraph 29 Repealed
  860. 30Paragraph 30 Repealed
  861. 31Paragraph 31 Repealed
  862. 32Paragraph 32
  863. 33Paragraph 33
  864. 34Paragraph 34
  865. 35Paragraph 35
  866. 36Paragraph 36
  867. 37Paragraph 37
  868. 38Paragraph 38
  869. 39Paragraph 39
  870. 40Paragraph 40
  871. Schedule 18Repeals