Paragraph 2

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) below, solid fuel shall be sold only by net weight.

(2)

There shall be exempted from the requirements of sub-paragraph (1) above—

(a)

briquettes in a quantity not exceeding F17.5 kilograms, and

(b)

any solid fuel pre-packed in a securely closed container marked with an indication of quantity by net weight.

(3)

In the case of any area in Scotland which the Secretary of State may by order specify for the purposes of this sub-paragraph, solid fuel for delivery in that araea may be sold by volume in a quantity of 0\2 cubic metre or a multiple of 0\2 cubic metre.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in Sch. 5 para. 2(2)(a) substituted (1.10.1995) by S.I. 1994/2866, art. 3(5)(a)