# The Electricity (Exemptions from the Requirement for a Generation Licence) Order 2017, Introduction: Introductory text


Electricity
Made 10th July 2017
Laid before Parliament 11th July 2017
Coming into force 4th August 2017
The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 5 of the Electricity Act 1989.
The Secretary of State has given notice of the proposal to make this Order in accordance with section 5(2) and (3) of that Act and has considered representations made in respect of the proposal.
The Secretary of State has consulted with the Scottish Ministers about the exemptions granted by this Order in respect of electricity generating stations in Scotland.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/731/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/electricity-exemptions-from-the-requirement-for-a-generation-licence-order-2017/introduction
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