Gas Act 1986

[^key-8cdddb4c55facdf8fd208b0149c3e84f]: Words in s. 33BC(5)(f) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 2(4)(d); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2

[^key-8cf7a6b89a2c6c37643081696cb2c2a9]: Words in s. 36(2)(d) inserted (1.12.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 149(8)(b), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-8d2a4a106b1307dc3106ef4e53d1bcc5]: S. 23(4)(b)(iv)(v) substituted for s. 23(4)(b)(iv) (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 4(5)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-8d7855530f70f62b0655c2a7fb086d8b]: Words in s. 33BC(13) inserted (26.1.2009) by Climate Change Act 2008 (c. 27), s. 100(5), Sch. 8 para. 1(4)

[^key-8dd3d6f88837f21ff25895ac8c11556c]: Sch. 2B para. 7(1)(a)(b) substituted (28.1.2013) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 23(3), 121(1); S.I. 2013/125, art. 3(a)

[^key-8df4f70720ccf81e86cefa030b37faaf]: Words in s. 27D(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 33(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-8e154edc5a40ab060542b4f293eb3218]: S. 19AA(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 25(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-8e1a3861dce3811ee3114d55ad7c4f10]: Word in s. 19A(8)(a) substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 8(12)(a)

[^key-8e2e730e8eac5cb6b14a9cc358b97259]: Ss. 36A(2)-(2B) substituted for s. 36A(2) (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 9 para. 17(2); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-8eae1fffb1c9648a81b30b0b44ca647c]: Word in s. 41EB(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 26(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-8ec83926204622e9ba53db26b19390a9]: Words in s. 8(5)(b) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 4(4) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-8ee95527d8f5899d783cbc41ab00e83c]: Words in s. 19D(6)(c) substituted (26.8.2004) by The Gas (Third Party Access) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2043), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 4(g)

[^key-8eea31533b42d7ed8bc83b132fa740bc]: S. 41E(7)(8) repealed (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 15(11), Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch. (with art. 8)

[^key-8ef878a38c238efdc839c17d48f1640c]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 4(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(5)(b)(ii); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-8f3ca2064f211021b2f8737fa3663dba]: Words in s. 33BC(5) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 2(4)(a); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2

[^key-8fc22ce44b13d6a67f84680e667dcd9b]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 7(8) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(8)(d); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-908a4f1c48f9dab1ce7ce2e6f57e3016]: Words in s. 27B(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 31(3)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-90cf09449b1d885d7700a9f93d944bd3]: Words in s. 33BC(5)(f) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 66(6)(d), 121(3)

[^key-90f1721e8d4cd396a44063d3bf2fa073]: S. 23(6)-(10) substituted for s. 23(6)-(13) (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 41(5) (with reg. 42)

[^key-916119e7a20f9fae8cd083920e165928]: Sch. 4B para. 9(f) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 37(3)(b) (with reg. 37(4)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(15)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-91d3250df785197ff57cf7d683b2dbd2]: Word in s. 23F(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 20(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-926238a3aa55b3612ad8bf1e74bbd8d7]: Words in s. 8(5)(b) substituted (13.1.2022) by The Consumer Scotland Act 2020 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/34), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 2(4) (with art. 5)

[^key-927c9c4b77a55005f290a9e1e5719e3f]: Words in s. 30C substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 37(4)(e)

[^key-928237e30370b5791a00c2d7510d1391]: Words in s. 19CA(4)(b) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 27(5)(b) (as amended by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1016), regs. 1(2), 3(10)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-928d6fe33026c8d1b5da8cea90e8cc26]: S. 4AA(5B) inserted (8.6.2010) by Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), ss. 16(7), 38(3)

[^key-92bc8aef9cc54b217d960b459a4732cd]: Words in s. 8J(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 17(4) (with reg. 17(6)(7)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(6)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-931f49c0589a25fc8a9adeb0c90f621b]: Ss. 4AA-4B applied (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 31.1.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 178(3), 334(1)(2)(h); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(viii)

[^key-937589a88dc03bd597117b7f8dd5da62]: Words in s. 4A(1)(2) substituted (1.4.2008) by The Legislative Reform (Health and Safety Executive) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/960), art. 1, Sch. 3 (with art. 21, Sch. 2)

[^key-940f01bf3ace535072d82d9204bed1fe]: Words in s. 33BC(3) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 66(4), 121(3)

[^key-9445f1a5deeaca3554df87664ea2755d]: Words in s. 41F(8) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 4(15)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-947ef57c850a57b89b971fcfc1ea33de]: S. 7(10)(za) inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 18(5)

[^key-94e3d5b1cf70318748387b4182efa4a9]: Words in s. 36A(3)(3A) inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 15 para. 2; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(f) (with Sch.)

[^key-94e50684d8a9c1ef6856cfc8e8b11a9d]: Words in s. 4AA(5) substituted (8.6.2010) by Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), ss. 16(6)(a), 38(3)

[^key-95f3d905eab41df48fef60d299f3544f]: Word in s. 28(6) substituted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 7 para. 6; S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-963c4da901d76cd2f75398094997b8e8]: S. 33BC(7C)-(7H) inserted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 214(1), 334(3)(g)

[^key-965272f8c7a78130df64d458317bb4c8]: Word in s. 8F(4) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 15(3)(a) (with reg. 15(6)(7)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(4)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-96651d752a0f44358450f74df048a33f]: Words in s. 48(1) inserted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 27(b)

[^key-96f7125eebe7cf644c148ed1819a0bcc]: Schs. 2AA, 2AB inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 20(3), Sch. 1

[^key-96fc1184908d924b6b56404996a6deb9]: S. 19E(4) omitted (10.11.2011) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 46(c)

[^key-97141027029bb5fb4027c170d12ed8e5]: Words in s. 48(1) inserted (14.1.2015) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3332), regs. 1(1), 2(a)

[^key-973b51a9a19d060ce0c1f4f0583e56cc]: S. 8(1)(d) and word inserted (25.5.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(2), 2(4)(b)

[^key-9768b43429db4ee11e7cc8f83afa5c3a]: S. 19D(10)(c) substituted (26.8.2004) by The Gas (Third Party Access) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2043), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 4(m)

[^key-97eae0ae366534ba3235b830d48e70b5]: Words in s. 23(4)(b)(v) substituted (13.1.2022) by The Consumer Scotland Act 2020 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/34), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 2(5) (with art. 5)

[^key-98066e1947fb76b67e3176e9fc9ce084]: Words in s. 8N(1) inserted (15.1.2015) by The Electricity and Gas (Ownership Unbundling) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3333), regs. 1(1), 2(5) (with reg. 4)

[^key-980a5e00c16b3f166a50ef85b0a0a8ea]: Word in s. 23E(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 19(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-98c033dffe5361779a406bec11555cd4]: Words in s. 36A(2A) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 50(3)(c) (with art. 3)

[^key-9a2e2f557dc7281ba31658bac2b47d1f]: S. 7ZA inserted (1.12.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 149(6), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-9a40dbdcb4150a3d9482cfca5a3bd20d]: S. 41EB(2)(aa) inserted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 51(4)(b) (with art. 3, Sch. 2 para. 2)

[^key-9a8b9d6d5e65023fa96cfa6e7f9e2c44]: S. 36A(3) substituted (1.5.2004) by The Competition Act 1998 and Other Enactments (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1261), reg. 1(a), Sch. 2 para. 1(2)(a)

[^key-9aa891626982a9793f33d4d195b69638]: Ss. 27B-27D and cross-heading inserted (29.6.2009) by The Gas and Electricity (Dispute Resolution) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/1349), regs. 1(1), 2

[^key-9ac5aae751d976b848b2efd3a18b51b8]: Words in s. 48(2B)(b) substituted (3.1.2012) by Pensions Act 2011 (c. 19), s. 38(3)(a), Sch. 1 para. 1

[^key-9ad7af1196316e5b6283b4e62b327516]: S. 19C(4) omitted (10.11.2011) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 11(6)

[^key-9c900326fc4a325eb40d74682075825a]: S. 19A(2C) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 24; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-9caf8a4ed555c3a52b7b4c30f20989a4]: S. 19B(3A)(3B) inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 10

[^key-9d33796df6dd68dcdbf08908707353fc]: Words in s. 6A(1) inserted (14.8.2006) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 149(4), 198(2); S.I. 2006/1964, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-9e819385cc215e015e20f046955095f1]: Words in s. 8G(9)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 16(6)(b)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-9ed69cde546bff8caebff6fff36907c2]: Words in s. 19CA(4)(a) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 27(5)(a)(i) (as amended by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1016), regs. 1(2), 3(10)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-9efe5c81cedf6b4057da6b5f8e46b192]: Word in s. 23F heading substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 20(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-9f5eac70207a02d77a660afb37ae466d]: Words in s. 8R(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 23(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-9fbe4bf09c4073612f51accdc91931b0]: S. 19A(6)(a) omitted (10.11.2011) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 8(8)(b)

[^key-a01be5914e2fb4f2034b55bb8b6aee5a]: Word in s. 23E heading substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 19(6); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-a0b183d00abce823841b47b2613ee789]: S. 7B applied (with modifications) (1.12.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 152(3), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-a1726f3877ce3497af86cab91c82a4cb]: S. 4D inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 34

[^key-a1c3acf84bd3970a9c5cbd40f27c0a2c]: S. 19D(9) ceased to have effect (26.8.2004) by virtue of The Gas (Third Party Access) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2043), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 4(j)

[^key-a24ccfcdec1f7596b8cc404b568bb55e]: Word in s. 23G heading substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 21(5); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-a24f64f7e1dd54a5596b3251bd50f0b8]: Words in s. 27B(3) omitted (10.11.2011) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 28(3)(c)(i)

[^key-a270e0b8b8d428d9fc16d0e918256137]: S. 8G(6) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 16(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a277a74770f8ba665c896d02a1be7f9a]: Words in s. 4AA(3) substituted (8.6.2010) by Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), ss. 16(5), 38(3)

[^key-a2cf714c3dee06d28619246f34fec9da]: S. 19A(7A) inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 8(11)

[^key-a38ed0928da9b4ee20ecd27be5bbef8f]: Words in s. 27A(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2014) by virtue of The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 4(7) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-a39041987d64af7d305c2aad87c5528b]: Words in s. 27C(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 32(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a4238155ee50fceca5b284e7c3b5f327]: S. 27C(9) omitted (10.11.2011) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 28(4)(c)

[^key-a4783cf0a115b100de74bd149f078ffc]: S. 33DA(1A) inserted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 4(12)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-a5082390966afdf6625e9b6df035555d]: S. 8 modified (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 134, 334(3)(c)

[^key-a548d6b9761204f4277b7e6451ad0f69]: Words in s. 8J(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 17(3)(b) (with reg. 17(6)(7)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(6)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a5ed043449c9170eccc0f8fd73632dc3]: S. 8F(4)(c) and word omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 15(3)(c) (with reg. 15(6)(7)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(4)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a5fdf9877db8d507f4f663e9ff4c53e4]: S. 33DB inserted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 5 para. 1(3) (with s. 48(3)); S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-a6517ca06f5f06619f736f7a84b242a4]: Word in s. 28(8) substituted (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), s. 156(2)(h), Sch. 14 para. 1(3)

[^key-a6f437f115081b232e4fbbc0a33db0dd]: S. 19DA omitted (10.11.2011) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 7(3)

[^key-a71604de21316e38ddba79c0812f22b3]: Words in s. 41E(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 4(14) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-a7b6ecc7e2d47b19628dc2aef15207fa]: Words in s. 19E(5) substituted (26.8.2004) by The Gas (Third Party Access) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2043), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 6(l)(i)

[^key-a7d316a480d3e8089fbcaa32c821c207]: Word in s. 4D(1)(b) omitted (14.7.2020) by virtue of The Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/625), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(a)

[^key-a9e94a130b191f44fe3f12d1510b1fff]: Words in s. 23B(2)(b) substituted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 24

[^key-aa219400459bd6547cfeb5486ef83d32]: Word in s. 23G(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 21(4); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-aa3634d11a7d5ab9071bbd65e72a4da3]: Words in s. 27C(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 32(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-aad83b2f02030e82391df659345faaa0]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 6(5)(a) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(7)(c); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-aaf7f432e9e5f6b6eca505825d4dfcb1]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 11(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(12); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-ab1e307c4dbc8436aaa76da99ac35c6d]: Words in s. 4AB(3)(ba) substituted (13.1.2022) by The Consumer Scotland Act 2020 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/34), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 2(2) (with art. 5)

[^key-ab78fa16a667c3ea803fbc56b1ce9f63]: Word in s. 19C(9) substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 11(13)(b)

[^key-ab79d123f7374164cf8be6658d2b0d76]: Words in s. 28(1)(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 14 para. 2(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(e) (with Sch.)

[^key-ab94f19cb324e6db93884cc63ee6c130]: S. 19AA inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 9

[^key-abd47d90c63c9e1dddd7dd42ab572a2b]: S. 33BC(12A)(12B) inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 66(13), 121(3) (with s. 66(15))

[^key-ac0a287844a005ba2576be222496a0e1]: S. 27(1)(1ZA) substituted for s. 27(1) (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 9 para. 4(2); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-ac5daffeb97f955386df90b12e894dd9]: S. 19D(2) ceased to have effect (26.8.2004) by virtue of The Gas (Third Party Access) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2043), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 4(c)

[^key-acf563750cb61fd9b800037edd02c68a]: Words in s. 19D(1)(a) substituted (26.8.2004) by The Gas (Third Party Access) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2043), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 4(b)

[^key-ad691f1e3b2fa16fa0ef32a8dea2a639]: S. 33BC(10A) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 66(12), 121(3)

[^key-ad7c090f6bc9277513a8188e15b00f9f]: Words in s. 33BC(13) inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 66(14), 121(3)

[^key-ad8fc6487e1129ba26dcbbf00e60afee]: Word in s. 8N(1)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 21(2)(d)(i) (with reg. 21(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(8)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-ade4a2b6eff46ca54456d2adf25e464b]: S. 9(2A) inserted (31.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 177(4), 334(1); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(vii)

[^key-aeebc292c338fbd05cc8245ed00f5ade]: Words in s. 8AA(10D) substituted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 215(2)(a), 334(2)(k)

[^key-aefec3b76ccdc563826c0859151ef334]: S. 4AA(5A) inserted (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 178, 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-af0dad53c27b7df9e63c9deff51546e5]: Words in s. 4AA(5) inserted (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 138(2), 156(2)

[^key-b1065bd50eadd564e674ccae30a08474]: S. 19E(6) ceased to have effect (26.8.2004) by virtue of The Gas (Third Party Access) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2043), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 6(m)

[^key-b1873fdbe58f215f7e7a08370483c8c2]: Words in s. 4D(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 11(4)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-b19e340871b222f59e95e24c29bbf352]: S. 7B(5A)-(5F) inserted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 22(5)

[^key-b1a2fed6fd73a67b5fbcb195325dbcde]: Words in s. 4AA(1A)(c) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 8(2)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-b1c7eed2d67d15fa4f5e17f5af0b197a]: Words in s. 33BC(7)(d)(e) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 2(6); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2

[^key-b3e1457a7122f4ef78f832e2dc949fd9]: Words in s. 27(2) substituted (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 9 para. 4(3)(b); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-b3f6e936ab8d275a63e3d31ab71ca679]: Word in s. 8N(3)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 21(4)(a)(i) (with reg. 21(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(8)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-b412a5d7a6c5c4e37cb1964fe16ba413]: S. 19C(11) omitted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/625), regs. 1(2), 10(6)(b)

[^key-b4e8eec2890beae4af7c865ba3da4310]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 1(13) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(2)(f)(i); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-b4f18dfd9ce3c2d20546f7d79f608b6e]: S. 19A(9A) inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 8(14)

[^key-b5bb00f1a285b872011e63a5ed063156]: Words in Sch. 2B para. 8(11)(b) substituted (13.1.2022) by The Consumer Scotland Act 2020 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/34), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 2(18)(b) (with art. 5)

[^key-b5d3d4dabdef452345962cb231d427f7]: Words in s. 41H(2)(a) substituted (13.1.2022) by The Consumer Scotland Act 2020 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/34), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 2(16) (with art. 5)

[^key-b5e9fa384fbacf129f4145264a2a5176]: S. 33BC(8)(b) omitted (18.12.2011) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 66(10), 121(3)

[^key-b620eb9e74bcdad3b5c953f1bde99c72]: Ss. 4AA-4B applied (24.8.2004 for specified purposes, 5.10.2004 in so far as not already in force) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 190(1), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(1), Sch. 1; S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-b6456b16a44469847bb7712afb01ef19]: Words in s. 30E title inserted (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), s. 156(2)(h), Sch. 14 para. 1(5)

[^key-b76e26ad849bccc8e0b1ca3c16d55417]: Word in s. 23B(3)(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 16(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-b792e63c57903df95aa5c8caf741fedb]: Words in s. 19A(8)(b) omitted (10.11.2011) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 8(12)(b)

[^key-b7e00a637f59ba7494f0107e30cc0128]: Word in s. 41E(5)(6) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 24(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-b82f36cbbabf131d20fd55e7517bc846]: Sch. 4B para. 9(e) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 37(3)(a) (with reg. 37(4)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(15)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-b94a7f1807fec7ce91c9260edba42cdb]: S. 19A(3)(3A) substituted for s. 19A(3) (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 8(6)

[^key-b9556887e3e641720e0c90f5b9ec14af]: Word in Sch. 4A para. 2(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(3)(d); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-b9e47776ec194f1f64a64d1367cae302]: S. 5(11)(12) inserted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 19(3)

[^key-ba171fe3c4eb96ec581a4a544d034f1e]: Sch. 7 para. 15 repealed (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch. (with art. 8)

[^key-ba24f9a99d5cac95a75ee7e48efc5c73]: Words in s. 4AA(5B) omitted (26.12.2023) by virtue of Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 202(3), 334(3)(f)

[^key-ba2a18575b03300bace9f366fccf905f]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 1(12) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(2)(e); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-ba6394c1f741bfdde544b40bed351a3d]: Words in s. 48(1) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 70(3) (with art. 10)

[^key-bade893690130c72aecbc6230e11c2a9]: Words in s. 61(1) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 70(6) (with art. 10)

[^key-bb1c21c8fa61aab47f313a41422b896d]: Words in s. 17(7) substituted (1.4.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 93(3), 110(2); S.I. 2009/45, art. 3(b)(i)

[^key-bb88e7aefee06863e6ab6701d6c98a87]: Word in s. 8N(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 21(3)(a) (with reg. 21(10)(11)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(8)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-bbbd068744cc5f89023dff6af9d555fb]: S. 7AA inserted (31.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 168(3), 334(1); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(v)

[^key-bc08e72b43053ed75ea92873448a0ff2]: Words in s. 41F(7) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Consumer Council and Transfer of the Office of Fair Trading’s Functions in relation to Estate Agents etc) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/631), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 4(15)(a)(ii) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-bc0aea1151ef8e27055e9c4c8188e1e8]: Words in s. 35(3A) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 49 (with art. 3)

[^key-bc2fe8986726157b66dc60b431a11d26]: Words in s. 36A(2B) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 50(4)(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-bc6a1b8cb4a91bd0d1d8af6253314bf8]: Words in s. 19E omitted (10.11.2011) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 46(a)

[^key-bcba6840ff8e36b166d9ab4caf1f6555]: Words in s. 4D(1)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 11(2)(c)(iii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-bcbcc0e9d9ddb8003286db3b4df116e2]: S. 17 modified (28.12.2016) by The Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1153), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 4(1)-(4) (with regs. 3(4), 5, 67(5))

[^key-bcc83a7be56f9400f0adf09f676303ec]: Words in s. 55(3) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 70(5)(b) (with art. 10)

[^key-bcd55f2d99616edda4dd016c52ac9dfe]: Word in s. 23G(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 21(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-bee53a9c4a6f81229005807d6d654a6d]: S. 8AA(11ZA) inserted (31.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 168(5), 334(1); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(v)

[^key-bf8fd165208717a900f3fa7141e8d626]: Sch. 4B para. 9A inserted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 28(3)

[^key-bfa30ca029837a7b2793688df4182c07]: S. 23A inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 41(6) (with reg. 42)

[^key-c12efc59f1e4424253ef675f3cbca2d1]: S. 33BCA inserted (1.12.2017 for specified purposes, 1.10.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 59(2), 72(4)(d) (with s. 59(7)); S.I. 2017/1157, regs. 3(b), 5(a)