# The Energy Information (Lamps) Regulations 1999 (revoked)

S.I. 1999/1517 · made 26 May 1999 · revised to 20 July 2011

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PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/energy-information-lamps-regulations-1999-revoked/pdf/uksi_19991517_en.pdf

## Introductory text

ENERGY CONSERVATION
Made 26th May 1999
Laid before Parliament 9th June 1999
Coming into force 1st July 1999
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## 1 Citation and commencement

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## 2 Interpretation

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## 2A Enforcement authority

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## 3 Application of Regulations

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## 4 Suppliers’ duties in respect of labels

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## 5 Suppliers’ duties in respect of product brochures and information notices

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## 6 Suppliers’ deemed consent to publication of information

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## 7 Suppliers’ responsibility for accuracy of labels and information notices

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## 8 Suppliers’ duties in respect of technical documentation

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## 9 Dealers’ duties

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## 10 Information in respect of mail order and other distance sales

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## 11 Misleading information

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## 12 Enforcement and offences

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## 13 Transitional provision

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## Signature

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## Schedule 1: THE LABEL

## 1 Label design

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## 3 Information to be included in the label

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## 5 Printing

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## 6 Colours used

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## Schedule 2: MAIL ORDER AND OTHER DISTANCE SELLING: INFORMATION

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## Schedule 3: ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASSES

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## Schedule 4: OFFENCES, ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER MATTERS

### Part I: PROVISIONS AS TO OFFENCES

## 1 Offences and penalties

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## 2 Prosecution of offences

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## 2A Time limit for prosecution of offences

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## 3 Defences

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## 4 Liability of others

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### Part II: PROVISIONS AS TO ENFORCEMENT

## 5 Obstruction of authorised officers and false statements

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## 6 Power of enforcement authority to require technical documentation

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## 7 Test purchases

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## 8 Power to enter premises and inspect, seize and detain regulated lamps etc.

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## 9 Appeals against detention of regulated lamps etc.

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## 10 Compensation for loss etc. of lamps or records seized

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## 11 Recovery of expenses of enforcement

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### Part III: MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL

## 12 Restrictions on disclosure of information

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## 13 Savings for certain privileges

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## 14 Saving for civil rights

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## 15 Service of documents etc.

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## 16 Reports etc.

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## Explanatory note

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1517 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/energy-information-lamps-regulations-1999-revoked
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives.

