# Electricity Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007, Regulation 4: Interpretation

Extent: N.I.

In Article 3 (Interpretation of Part II) —
(a) the definition of “authorised area” shall be deleted;
(b) after the definition of “Directive” there shall be inserted the following definition:
“distribute” in relation to electricity, means distribute by means of a distribution system, that is to say, a system which consists (wholly or mainly) of low voltage lines and electrical plant and is used for conveying electricity to any premises or to any other distribution system;
(c)after the definition of “electric line” there shall be inserted the following definitions:
“electricity distributor” means any person who is authorised by a licence under Article 10(1)(b) except where he is acting otherwise than for purposes connected with the distribution by him of electricity;
“electricity supplier” means any person who is authorised by a licence under Article 10(1)(c) to supply electricity except where he is acting otherwise than for purposes connected with the carrying on of activities authorised by the licence;
(d)in the definition of “electrical plant” after “transmission” there shall be inserted “, distribution”;
(e)the definitions of “private electricity supplier”, “public electricity supplier” and “tariff customer” shall be deleted.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/321/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/electricity-regulations-northern-ireland-2007/regulation-4
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