# Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021, Section 12A: Enforcement provisions under Part 8 of the Energy Act 2023 applied


(1) The conditions of a heat networks licence may be enforced as if—
(a) they were conditions of a heat network authorisation, as defined in paragraph 13 of Schedule 18 to the Energy Act 2023, conferred on the person holding the heat networks licence; and
(b) the licensing authority were the Regulator as defined in section 217 of that Act.
(2) However, any offences created under Part 8 of the Energy Act 2023 have effect for the purpose of subsection (1) as if they were each triable only summarily and punishable on conviction with imprisonment for a period not exceeding 3 months or a fine not exceeding level 1 on the standard scale (or both).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2021/9/section/12A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/heat-networks-scotland-act-2021/section-12A
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