# Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021, Section 46: Power to designate heat network zone


(1) A local authority may at any time designate an area in its area that is particularly suitable for the construction and operation of a heat network in accordance with section 48.
(2) The Scottish Ministers may designate an area in the area of a local authority that is particularly suitable for the construction and operation of a heat network in accordance with section 49.
(3) In this Part, “heat network zone” means an area designated by—
(a) a local authority—
(i) under subsection (1), or
(ii) pursuant to a direction under section 53(1)(a) or (2), or
(b) the Scottish Ministers under subsection (2).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2021/9/section/46 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/heat-networks-scotland-act-2021/section-46
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