Paragraph 22

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

Any regulations—

(a)

which have been made, or have effect as if made, by the Secretary of State under section 17 of the 1986 Act (meter testing and stamping); and

(b)

which are in force immediately before the appointed day,

shall have effect on and after that day as if they had been made by F1the Authority and as if any reference in them to the Secretary of State were a reference to the Authority.

(2)

Any approval, consent or authorisation—

(a)

which has been given by the Secretary of State under section 17 of the 1986 Act, or under regulations made, or having effect as if made, under that section; and

(b)

which is in force immediately before the appointed day,

shall have effect on and after that day as if it had been given by the Authority.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words substituted (20.12.2000) by virtue of Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27), s. 3(2); S.I. 2000/3343, art. 2, Sch.