# Enterprise Act 2002, Section 68E: Combined references

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) In respect of a relevant merger situation involving an energy network merger, the CMA may—
(a) make a reference under both section 22 and section 68B, or
(b) make a reference under both section 33 and section 68C.
(2) If the CMA does so—
(a) the references may be decided by the same group constituted under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013;
(b) the functions of the CMA referred to in section 34C(1) and (2) may be carried out on behalf of the CMA by the same group in relation to both references; and
(c) the group’s duties under section 38 to prepare and publish a report on each reference may be satisfied by preparing and publishing a single report on both references.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/68E (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/enterprise-act-2002/section-68E
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