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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/enterprise-act-2002/section-130",
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  "legislation": "ukpga/2002/40",
  "legislation_title": "Enterprise Act 2002",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/enterprise-act-2002",
  "path": "section/130",
  "kind": "section",
  "number": "130",
  "heading": "Index of defined expressions",
  "text": "In this Part, the expressions listed in the left-hand column have the meaning given by, or are to be interpreted in accordance with, the provisions listed in the right-hand column.\nExpression\nProvision of this Act\nAction (and the taking of action)\nSection 129(1)\nAdverse public interest finding\nSection 54(3)\nAgreement\nSection 129(1)\nAnti-competitive outcome\nSection 35(2)\nBroadcasting\nSection 44(9)\nBusiness (and carrying on business)\nSection 129(1) and (3)\nChange of circumstances\nSection 129(1)\n. . .\n. . .\nThe CMA\nSection 273\n. . .\n. . .\nConsumer\nSection 129(1)\nCustomer\nSection 129(1)\nDate of reference\nSection 39(9)\nThe decision-making authority\nSection 22(7)\n. . .\nSection 129(1)\nEnactment\nSection 129(1)\nEnergy network enterprise\nSection 68A\nEnergy network merger\nSection 68A\nEnforcement order\nSection 86(6)\nEnforcement undertaking\nSection 89(2)\nEnterprise\nSection 129(1)\nEnterprises ceasing to be distinct\nSection 26(1)\nEuropean Merger Regulations\nSection 129(1)\nFast-track reference request\nsection 34ZD(3)\nFinal determination of matter to which intervention notice relates\nSection 43(4) and (5)\nFinal determination of matter to which special intervention notice relates\nSection 60(4) and (5)\nFinal determination of reference under section 22 , 33, 68B or 68C\nSection 79(1) and (2)\nForeign state intervention notice\nSection 70A (1)\nForeign state newspaper merger situation\nSection 70A (3)\nGoods\nSection 129(1)\nInterconnected bodies corporate (and a group of interconnected bodies corporate)\nSection 129(2)\nIntervention notice\nSection 42(2)\nMarket for goods or services\nSection 22(6)\nMarket in the United Kingdom\nSection 22(6)\nMedia enterprise\nSection 58A(1)\nMedia public interest consideration\nSection 44(8)\nMerger notice\nSection 96(2)\nModify\nSection 129(1)\nNews media\nSection 58(2F)\nNews media enterprise\nParagraph 20A(5A) of Schedule 8\nNews programme\nSection 58(2G)\nNewspaper\nSection 44(10)\nNewspaper enterprise\nSection 58A(3)\nNotice\nSection 129(1)\nNotified arrangements\nSection 96(6)\nOFCOM\nSection 43(6)\n. . .\n. . .\nOrders under section 81\nSection 81(6)\nOrders under paragraph 2 of Schedule 7\nParagraph 2(7) of Schedule 7\nThe period for considering a merger notice\nSections 97 and 98\nPrice\nSection 129(1)\nPublic interest consideration\nSection 42(3)\nPublic interest consideration being finalised\nSection 42(8)\nPublish\nSection 129(4)\nReferences under section 22, 33, 45 , 62, 68B or 68C\nSections 37(2) (including as applied by Schedule 5A), 49(1), 56(8) and 64(2)\nRelevant customer benefit\nSection 30\nRelevant merger situation\nSection 23 (as read with other enactments)\nReports of the CMA\nSection 118(5)\nSpecial intervention notice\nSection 59(2)\nSpecial merger situation\nSection 59(3)\nSubordinate legislation\nSection 129(1)\nSubsidiary\nSection 129(1)\nSupply (in relation to the supply of goods)\nSection 129(1)\nThe supply of services (and a market for services etc.)\nSection 128\nTransferred EU merger commitments\nSection 95A(6)\nThe turnover in the United Kingdom of an enterprise\nSection 28(2) (including as applied by Schedule 5A)\nThe UK financial system\nSection 129(1)\nUndertakings under section 80\nSection 80(6)\n. . .\n. . .\nUnited Kingdom national\nSection 129(1)\nWorking day\nSection 129(1)",
  "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
  "annotations": [
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F1",
      "text": "S. 130: entry inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 389(1), 411(2)(3), Sch. 16 para. 25(2) (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3(3), 11)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F2",
      "text": "Words in s. 130 omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 159(3) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F3",
      "text": "Words in s. 130 inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 159(2) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F4",
      "text": "Words in s. 130 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Competition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/93), regs. 1(1), 55(a) (with Sch. 4 para. 28) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1343, regs. 1(1), 35-59); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F5",
      "text": "Words in s. 130 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Competition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/93), regs. 1(1), 55(b) (with Sch. 4 para. 28) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1343, regs. 1(1), 35-59); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F6",
      "text": "S. 130: entry inserted (1.5.2004) by The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079), reg. 2, Sch. para. 2(26)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F7",
      "text": "Words in s. 130 table inserted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(j), Sch. 16 para. 33(2)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F8",
      "text": "S. 130: entry ceased to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of The EC Merger Control (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1079), reg. 2, Sch. para. 2(26)(a)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F9",
      "text": "Words in s. 130 inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 5 para. 15; S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(11) (with Sch. paras. 5(2), 20)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F10",
      "text": "Words in s. 130 table substituted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(j), Sch. 16 para. 33(3)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F11",
      "text": "Words in s. 130 inserted (24.5.2024) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(2)(a), Sch. 7 para. 4(12) (with s. 130(2)(3))"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F12",
      "text": "Words in s. 130 inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 4 para. 10; S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(10) (with Sch. paras. 5(1), 20)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F13",
      "text": "S. 130: entry inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 389(1), 411(2)(3), Sch. 16 para. 25(3) (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3(3), 11)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F14",
      "text": "Words in s. 130 inserted (24.7.2025) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment of Section 58 Considerations) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/737), arts. 1(1), 5"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F15",
      "text": "S. 130: entry inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 389(1), 411(2)(3), Sch. 16 para. 25(4) (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3(3), 11)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F16",
      "text": "S. 130: entry inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 389(1), 411(2)(3), Sch. 16 para. 25(4) (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3(3), 11)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F17",
      "text": "S. 130: entry inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 389(1), 411(2)(3), Sch. 16 para. 25(5) (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3(3), 11)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F18",
      "text": "Words in s. 130 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Competition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/93), regs. 1(1), 55(c) (with Sch. 4 para. 28) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1343, regs. 1(1), 35-59); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F19",
      "text": "Words in s. 130 substituted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(j), Sch. 16 para. 33(4)(a)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F20",
      "text": "Words in s. 130 inserted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(j), Sch. 16 para. 33(4)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F21",
      "text": "Word in s. 130 substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 159(4) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F22",
      "text": "Words in s. 130 table inserted (31.12.2020) by The Competition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/93), regs. 1(1), 55(d) (with Sch. 4 para. 28) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1343, regs. 1(1), 11, 35-59); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F23",
      "text": "Words in s. 130 inserted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(j), Sch. 16 para. 33(5)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F24",
      "text": "S. 130 entry inserted (24.10.2008) (with application in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Specification of Additional Section 58 Consideration) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2645), arts. 1(1), 3(2)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F25",
      "text": "S. 130 entry inserted (24.10.2008) (with application in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Specification of Additional Section 58 Consideration) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2645), arts. 1(1), 3(2)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F26",
      "text": "Words in s. 130 omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 15 para. 37; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(f) (with Sch.)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F27",
      "text": "Words in s. 130 inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), ss. 146(5)(b), 339(1); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(2) (with Sch. para. 18, 20)"
    },
    {
      "type": "C",
      "label": "C1",
      "text": "Pt. 3 modified (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 4 para. 56; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(c) (with Sch.)"
    }
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