Regulation 6 Limitation of rights under exclusive licences

After Article 9 there shall be inserted –

“Limitation of rights under exclusive licences

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The prohibition in Article 9(3) shall not apply to the grant by the Department or the Director of a licence under Article 8(1)(c) authorising the holder to supply a customer described in Article 18(2) of the Directive where the gas is supplied and conveyed through a direct line.”.