# Energy Act 2023, Section 142: Repeal of Part 3

Extent: E+W+S

(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations repeal any of the preceding provisions of this Part.
(2) So far as any of those provisions is still in force on a relevant date, the Secretary of State must—
(a) consider whether it is appropriate to repeal that provision, and
(b) if satisfied that it is not appropriate to do so, publish a statement no later than 3 months after that date explaining why not.
(3) “Relevant date” in subsection (2) means 31 December 2040 and each five-year anniversary of that date.
(4) Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/52/section/142 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/energy-act-2023/section-142
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