# The Utilities Act 2000 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions ) Order 2001, Article 16: Transitional provisions


(1) This article applies where—
(a) before the appointed day a direction has been given under the Electricity Act to a public electricity supplier; and
(b) that direction is still in effect on the appointed day.
(2) On and after the appointed day the direction shall have effect as a direction given to the supply successor where it relates to supply activities, a direction given to the distribution successor where it relates to distribution activities or a direction given to both the supply successor and the distribution successor where it relates to both supply and distribution activities.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/3266/article/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/utilities-act-2000-commencement-no-6-and-transitional-provisions-order-2001/article-16
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