Utilities Act 2000

[^c1259313]: Sch. 6 para. 39 in force at 1.10.2001 by S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)

[^c1259314]: Sch. 6 para. 40(b) in force at 7.11.2000 by S.I. 2000/2974, art. 2, Sch.(subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-12); Sch. 6 para. 40(a) in force at 20.12.2000 by S.I. 2000/3343, art. 2, Sch.(subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-15)

[^c1259315]: Sch. 6 para. 41 in force at 1.10.2001 by S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)

[^c1259316]: Sch. 6 para. 45 in force at 1.11.2000 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2917, art. 2, Sch.; Sch. 6 para. 45 in force at 7.11.2000 by S.I. 2000/2974, art. 2, Sch.(subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-12)

[^c1259318]: Sch. 6 para. 47 in force at 1.10.2001 by S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)

[^c1259319]: 1985 c. 6.

[^c1259320]: 1985 c. 6.

[^c1259321]: 1985 c. 6.

[^c1259322]: S.I. 2000/525.

[^c1259323]: S.I. 1999/3453 (W. 50).

[^c1259324]: S.I. 2000/947.

[^c1259325]: S.I. 2000/1163 (W. 91).

[^c1259326]: S.I. 2000/1163 (W. 91).

[^c1259327]: 1985 c. 6.

[^c1259330]: Sch. 7 para. 27 in force at 20.12.2000, see s. 102(2)(3) and S.I. 2000/3343, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-15)

[^c1259332]: Sch. 7 para. 29 in force at 1.10.2001; Sch. 7 para. 29 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 110(2); Sch. 7 para. 29 in force at 1.10.2001 by S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)

[^c1259336]: Sch. 8 partly in force; Sch. 8 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 110(2); Sch. 8 in force at 7.11.2000 for specified purposes by S.I. 2000/2974, art. 2, Sch.(subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-12); Sch. 8 in force at 20.12.2000 for specified purposes by S.I. 2000/3343, art. 2, Sch.(subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-15); Sch. 8 in force for specified purposes at 16.5.2001 by S.I. 2001/1781, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-10); Sch. 8 in force for specified purposes at 1.10.2001 by S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)

[^key-0059459bcf5b457177427c88dde2aab8]: Words in s. 105A(1)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 69(2)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-00defec9e727215b277a2c351ac2abfa]: S. 2 repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 8; S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-01834ffaf8a0075cf3d594cf02c087a7]: S. 105(1) excluded (24.8.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 140(4), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-02e10ede0d13f4b81243e696265ba033]: Words in s. 8(3A)(c) omitted (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. 8(6)(a)(iii) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-0309fd158e32015999c93a13de0ca5ec]: Words in s. 106(1) inserted (14.7.2020) by The Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/625), regs. 1(2), 7(b)

[^key-034fcc8549b21286028fd656dfc51668]: Words in s. 105(1)(a) inserted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(3)(a), Sch. 5 para. 5(a)

[^key-040c7c9b80823e443c8ef5bc4ab2233c]: S. 3A heading substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 64(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-045f431bb1ce51191daf5a5160ca296d]: Sch. 7 para. 24 repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 8; S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-048c3ce65e99e4e14c344462caf568f8]: Words in s. 105(8)(c) 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. 146(5) (with art. 3)

[^key-0523d144d8bdadb236f1ac24822f3535]: Words in s. 105(11) substituted (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 43(3)(c)(ii); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch. (with art. 8)

[^key-05660f1a433a2260edb475435958af66]: Words in s. 33(1) substituted (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20) , s. 198(2) , Sch. 19 para. 20(c) ; S.I. 2004/2184 , art. 2(2) , Sch. 2

[^key-068bb22db9c9ba99bee7f028452e875f]: Word in s. 105(5) omitted (13.1.2022) by virtue of The Consumer Scotland Act 2020 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/34), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 5(6)(b) (with art. 5)

[^key-070d4cf35674aab59a14c82fbf3a16a7]: Word in s. 33(1) omitted (8.6.2010) by virtue of Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), s. 38(3), Sch. para. 12(a)

[^key-078ab36e67eaa6ff1514dff034ad82c7]: Words in s. 105(3)(a) inserted (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 186(b), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-07f05ad31e9a80543f90cf285eb25781]: Sch. 6 para. 42 repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 8; S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-0846e7e32e9ce05efec874c32fc8c62d]: S. 33(1)(c) inserted (21.8.2006) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19) , ss. 7(7)(b) , 28(1)

[^key-09267e4f03cd5944ff55f7c057df19e8]: S. 8(8) substituted (21.12.2007) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 1 para. 29(9) (with s. 6(9)); S.I. 2007/3546, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-0a384e12da9cd3d7515abb8d7f89d1fd]: Word in s. 4(1) repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 7 para. 19(a)(ii), Sch. 8; S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-0a657bcc634e7e4e5da501a869638fb2]: S. 105(6)(u) inserted (8.6.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 12 para. 16; S.I. 2005/1444, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-0a744e05e767992ffbcdd357da125b9d]: S. 105(6) modified (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy (Pre-Consolidation Amendments) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1391), art. 1, Sch. para. 7(3)(g)

[^key-0af94183ab8b29f8750639b682f50b0e]: S. 105(5)(e) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 7 para. 34(a); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 4(f)

[^key-0be4eb3fee596b855252d809665f6fb7]: Words in s. 103(4) omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(b), Sch. 1 para. 8(5)

[^key-0c56e2cb8e5908b985c9fda392ec04cf]: Words in s. 103(2)(b) omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(b), Sch. 1 para. 8(3)(b)

[^key-0ccaa91de340359db963e1b2c35d879f]: Words in s. 8(9) inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 50(12), 72(7)

[^key-12267ae5e15eb8212422949917024bc9]: Sch. 7 para. 28 repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 8; S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-130059e6fdd0cc00cf97e293005a64ba]: Word in s. 105(10) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 68(4)(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-138955c33c989ce26840c702e37b6698]: Words in s. 105(1)(a) omitted (26.1.2009) by virtue of Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), s. 110(2), Sch. 5 para. 15(a); S.I. 2009/45, art. 2(e)(iv)

[^key-141134ada7d7a907754b51e34764b2be]: S. 5XA(3A) inserted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 66(3)(c), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(m)

[^key-15483e9a88f2e2cd2cdd55315425d3d0]: S. 8(3A)(bb)(cb) omitted (23.5.2016) by virtue of Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 50(11)(a), 72(7)

[^key-16baca6baa327a32211b632bfe4abdc0]: Words in s. 105(3)(a) omitted (12.2.2015) by virtue of Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), ss. 51(9)(a), 57(7)(d)

[^key-170377e999f48968d95f14a0e73c4811]: Word in s. 5(5)(a) omitted (23.5.2016) by virtue of Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 64(2)(a), 72(7)

[^key-179eb5ea1640faac5eb019ac7896627d]: Words in s. 3A(2)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 64(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-17c052d72519b64f504c4c204f2437df]: S. 17 repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 8; S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-184958cf9e80d2a690671115ceb43752]: Words in s. 105(4)(b) omitted (1.4.2008) by virtue of Legislative Reform (Health and Safety Executive) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/960), art. 1, Sch. 3 (with art. 21, Sch. 2)

[^key-191322680b62436056b161899ff357b9]: Words in s. 105(10) inserted (1.7.2015) by The Electricity and Gas (Market Integrity and Transparency) (Enforcement etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/862), regs. 1(1), 5(f)(i)

[^key-19ff3520464bf91ee96e9ce681bc6763]: S. 8(3A)(da)-(dc) 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. 8(6)(a)(v) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-1a7e9e436d2d433f0752eefb9c3cd51a]: Word in s. 81(2) substituted (21.3.2012) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 22(8)(a), 121(1); S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(a)(v)

[^key-1ca0cc1e358bb01e9c302bb6b353b863]: Sch. 1 para. 9(2A) inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 15 para. 13; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(f) (with Sch.)

[^key-1d6d5bd1a70bfa14fb6a245f06fa0435]: S. 105(8A) inserted (25.10.2022) by Energy Prices Act 2022 (c. 44), s. 30(6), Sch. 7 para. 6(c) (with s. 29)

[^key-1ee7eb0cb43b7296cc8818d1060cea04]: Words in s. 105(11A) 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. 5(6)(d) (with art. 5)

[^key-1f16faf745958173c6ae2b5b3f5442e4]: Words in s. 8(3C) 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. 145 (with art. 3)

[^key-1f5058c32582cf40c416fbd9b8e50b7e]: Words in s. 105(8)(c) substituted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 5(6)(c)(ii); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^key-209055513cb93a7f96fc92e4b9ab4254]: S. 105(6)(v)(w) inserted (26.5.2008) by The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1277), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 61(b) (with reg. 28(2)(3))

[^key-21f02b8ecf3efa7bbfecde6bc62d08e4]: Words in s. 81(2) inserted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 91(13), 334(3)(b)

[^key-21ffe4c18203e17f72912aa4d32b7c4a]: Words in s. 3(3) omitted (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. 8(2)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-2307431956ac4fa8c989c3e2a6feb95c]: Words in s. 105(3)(azb) inserted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(j), Sch. 16 para. 35

[^key-244744fefe113d731ab282f1577e7a09]: Words in s. 5(7) 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. 5(3) (with art. 5)

[^key-27c6eafd73d84cdcf73c42cc3c232cbd]: Sch. 6 para. 40(b) repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 8; S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-282d05c54a9bddd9c43d8f52dbb46f1a]: S. 33(1)(za) 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), 66; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-2ba992d0386f275967c71a1b2a5e658b]: Words in s. 8(10) omitted (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. 8(6)(d) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-2c6a4a92a1dcef9f31473c4dbd773bfb]: S. 105(6)(t) inserted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), s. 411(2), Sch. 17 para. 163(3) (with Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3)); S.I. 2003/3142,arts. 3(2), 11

[^key-2dc12b8a27df4113e876d0f03fe21229]: Words in s. 106(1) 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. 8(10)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-2e74ff75120e4245dc95dffd33d98a30]: Words in s. 105(3)(a) inserted (13.1.2022) by The Consumer Scotland Act 2020 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/34), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 5(6)(a) (with art. 5)

[^key-2fe3357540780d0dd4db8193ead685a2]: Words in s. 105(4)(da) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 18 para. 89 (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-320cb0d1de5f5757b5b3d7d88f1256d8]: Words in s. 103(2) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(a), Sch. 1 para. 8(3)(a)

[^key-326ac908d1f03ca4cd9594e87ba0b865]: Words in s. 33(1) repealed (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20) , s. 198(2) , Sch. 19 para. 20(b) , Sch. 23 Pt. 1 ; S.I. 2004/2184 , art. 2(2) , Sch. 2

[^key-338c030e18da2bc65fce149e3cd1277a]: S. 5(5)(aa) inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 64(2)(a), 72(7)

[^key-34bf31ccbb304b941f163c290b9598f4]: Words in s. 8(3B)(a) 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. 8(6)(b)(i) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-357bc4d36050644718818e51465c2ba4]: Words in s. 8(6) inserted (21.12.2007) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 1 para. 29(7) (with s. 6(9)); S.I. 2007/3546, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-37d182822449581fcfac93778dd620c9]: Words in s. 106 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), 70(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-37e8dc10a4bb35d1869fe4843f20fed1]: Words in s. 105(1)(a) inserted (26.1.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), s. 110(2), Sch. 5 para. 15(a); S.I. 2009/45, art. 2(e)(iv)

[^key-37fc469e02c0168a590fa0aa30dd864a]: S. 103A inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 70, 121(3)

[^key-382b9e9ec685d0568b651a6a2f4ed18f]: Ss. 21-27 repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 8; S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-387766ca592ec95b2060ca7104af3e1c]: S. 33(1)(g) and word inserted (18.12.2013) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 65(2)(b), 156(3)

[^key-38fbb6322ad14353f010133915c9c2d0]: Sch. 6 para. 12(f) repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 8; S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-3a3bde362e4a517aea4732e8e6a54f6f]: S. 3A inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 22

[^key-3afe8474506ec04145bd255bdc396e22]: Sch. 7 para. 25 repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 8; S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-3b63a4df836ff7108816592d852191ca]: Words in s. 8(3A)(f) substituted (28.3.2013) by The Public Bodies (The Office of Fair Trading Transfer of Consumer Advice Scheme Function and Modification of Enforcement Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/783), arts. 1(2), 5(3)(a)

[^key-3c33b641e85f264dd7b9673fd960e9b9]: Words in s. 5(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. 8(4) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-3c78a52dec397fa24487069481122480]: S. 19 repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 8; S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-3c8c4277250cdf825d0269b80e553966]: Words in s. 105(3)(a) 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. 146(2) (with art. 3)

[^key-3d07454c7202fa2e1a27dd46e42613e4]: S. 8(3A) - (3B) inserted (21.12.2007) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 1 para. 29(4) (with s. 6(9)); S.I. 2007/3546, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-3ecf4954cddd13c69838a14f3f5e5efe]: Words in s. 8(3B)(b) substituted (28.3.2013) by The Public Bodies (The Office of Fair Trading Transfer of Consumer Advice Scheme Function and Modification of Enforcement Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/783), arts. 1(2), 5(4)

[^key-40d28675664e3fdc91b93883e58c2c40]: S. 8(3A)(a)(b) omitted (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. 8(6)(a)(i) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-41448beeb361dff52a1e9deb30c45be5]: S. 5A inserted (30.12.2003) by Sustainable Energy Act 2003 (c. 30), ss. 6, 9(8)

[^key-414b10e9a0d451ef050b5994bfd1bb41]: S. 105(5)(c) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of 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. 146(3)(b) (with art. 3)

[^key-4352e967a1612a04d3cbaa28522528e1]: S. 40(2) 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-44f5a576d619a602638a9583bb2f4d78]: Words in s. 8(3B)(a) 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. 8(6)(b)(ii) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-460293004ddbd6c56c8dba24cf0f3bb4]: Words in s. 81(2) inserted (8.6.2010) by Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), s. 38(3), Sch. para. 14(b)

[^key-4624059fc6d75b9722c618462da0081b]: Words in s. 103(1) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 7(3)(b); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2

[^key-463814a751308be1d57a9ac3bf4eedcc]: Words in s. 106(1) substituted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 30(3)

[^key-4839cfbb0e3587b5d85b6b6f3a852e15]: Sch. 6 para. 22(b) repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 8; S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-4acdf7fe443b0bf6bd215a78128aa3b4]: Words in s. 103B(1) 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. 60(10), 72(4)(d); S.I. 2017/1157, regs. 3(c), 5(b)

[^key-4b5f0af09a4fd9532032f083dce1c5ec]: Word in s. 33(1)(i) omitted (25.10.2022) by virtue of Energy Prices Act 2022 (c. 44), s. 30(6), Sch. 7 para. 4(a) (with s. 29); and (11.1.2024) by virtue of Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 248(7)(a), 334(1); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(b)(iii)

[^key-4cdbad43210dc221f87574213a656d92]: Words in Act substituted (22.4.2011) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), arts. 2, 3, 6 (with art. 3(2)(3)4(2)6(4)6(5))

[^key-4d12e0910a75dd5eb811c4c6ef8e2fc8]: S. 105(6)(z1) inserted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(3)(a), Sch. 5 para. 5(c)

[^key-4da0494c08939790f206088302805c58]: Word in s. 103(1)(b) omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(b), Sch. 1 para. 8(2)(b)

[^key-4db3c902078e1793c40d28307c54c1cd]: Words in s. 105(1)(a) inserted (19.7.2018) by Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018 (c. 21), ss. 11(4)(a), 13(2)

[^key-4ff40580152bc66ca98d9a0f3437b332]: S. 105(5)(j) omitted (1.10.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 6 para. 22(11); S.I. 2015/1732, art. 2(e)(vi) (with art. 7)

[^key-50852efbdffbf2c89df17dfdad8f90b5]: Words in s. 103A(5) 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. 8(8) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-520ae19d4dd68f91cbc6eb57fb78dac9]: Words in s. 81(2) inserted (25.10.2022) by Energy Prices Act 2022 (c. 44), s. 30(6), Sch. 7 para. 5 (with s. 29)

[^key-52e3087f561b3c3a02a8b261eccd3969]: Words in s. 105(1)(a) substituted (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 186(a), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-543186f337eedd3edf1149ef8248dec7]: S. 104 omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 84; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-5585e0b61618cc52257cb3bcd5add288]: Words in s. 4(3) repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 7 para. 19(b), Sch. 8; S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-56c18d04e30e2ee2cc493960c79155de]: Words in s. 4(5) repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 7 para. 19(d), Sch. 8; S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-5751d382bea43d5bc5eaf4999f51b6fa]: S. 5(2)(a)(iii) and word inserted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 5(2)(b); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^key-57da28df4dafd262b59fe63b9ae573aa]: Words in s. 105(11A) 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. 8(9)(c) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-5866d9eea1f7c648293351ddf4e49127]: Words in s. 105(10) inserted (1.3.2017) by The Bank of England and Financial Services (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/80), reg. 1, Sch. para. 12

[^key-587dd26b59c36f9b4964b4e9001c52b9]: S. 105(3)(ac) inserted (25.10.2022) by Energy Prices Act 2022 (c. 44), s. 30(6), Sch. 7 para. 6(b) (with s. 29)

[^key-59c1eb5347341564fe7f0c637f77c0aa]: Words in s. 81(2) substituted (25.5.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(2), 5(5)(b)(ii)

[^key-5a3adba73f455bf584e4ec78b7cd1acd]: Words in s. 105(5)(b) 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. 146(3)(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-5bb67407936dbd67d27c8c261f015599]: S. 3A(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), 64(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-5c8154d8c326f79c542efbe4144150fa]: Words in s. 103(1)(a)(b) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 7(3)(a); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2; S.I. 2007/538, art. 2

[^key-5f2acb2d277a8f799afe018a262dd039]: Words in s. 103B heading 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. 60(9), 72(4)(d); S.I. 2017/1157, regs. 3(c), 5(b)

[^key-5f44562e35a3e96a651cf5e80ff2eacb]: Sch. 6 para. 9 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-5fc9042f00ec6de650733946a546ad0d]: S. 105(6)(x) inserted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 7 para. 20(b); S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-60607f6970fd0f953ad6688434b78d40]: S. 5XA inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 64(3), 72(7)

[^key-60ad9fda11c809b82ef060879818b4d5]: Sch. 1 para. 2A inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 24(2)

[^key-61acd2d6000c2f0fa75cfb0eb9b9e408]: S. 33(1)(k) and word inserted (11.1.2024) by virtue of Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 248(7)(b), 334(1); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(b)(iii)

[^key-61de04f58d992b7c33bad3ae07b0dfc1]: S. 105(6)(y) inserted (1.7.2015) by The Electricity and Gas (Market Integrity and Transparency) (Enforcement etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/862), regs. 1(1), 5(d)

[^key-6222924863d498ae45ec25e4ae61ec3d]: S. 33(1)(f) and word inserted (21.3.2012) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 22(7)(b), 121(1); S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(a)(v)

[^key-626e1a037cc3ddd2ef392eee90778b6f]: Words in s. 103A(5) 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. 5(5) (with art. 5)

[^key-6436b725e9b7f12c13c1b5004ea3e973]: Words in s. 8(3A)(f) omitted (23.5.2016) by virtue of Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 50(11)(b), 72(7)

[^key-658f20d564bc0f07f35108ff1b2fd819]: Word in s. 33(1) omitted (18.12.2013) by virtue of Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 65(2)(a), 156(3)

[^key-6784af8b2e29d42951bcf0093faff8fd]: S. 103B(6A) 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. 60(12), 72(4)(d); S.I. 2017/1157, regs. 3(c), 5(b)

[^key-67e6791e636a228bbd1647f540a7a93e]: S. 8(4)(c)(d) 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. 8(6)(c)(ii) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-67fd1bc672f0b70f3c0b07ec9f014ad9]: Words in s. 5(5)(aa) inserted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 66(2)(a), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(m)

[^key-68658d981489905ff8b78c6c8213ebef]: Words in s. 103(1) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(a), Sch. 1 para. 8(2)(a)

[^key-689a6860297ce7dd06a5c504d52d431d]: S. 8(3A)(ba)(bb) 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. 8(6)(a)(ii) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-6c0f132561ead6b304aabae7d4d8d186]: Words in s. 105(4)(h) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 45(2)

[^key-6c481a772666cf3888f91fc234389ee7]: Words in s. 3 heading omitted (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. 8(2)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-6c5cc8bb682055117f330ea6b61a37c8]: Words in s. 103(4) 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. 5(4) (with art. 5)

[^key-6de3f7cc0336897456113e1f8681fc69]: Sch. 6 para. 46 repealed (30.11.2016) by The Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1034), art. 1, Sch. 2 Pt. 1

[^key-6e6252b8fa2e98f9a63f4e2dde476074]: Words in s. 33(1) substituted (25.5.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(2), 5(4)(a)(i)(bb)

[^key-6ef3284740c72eba569287d180a956ce]: Words in s. 4(6) 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. 5(2) (with art. 5)

[^key-6ef6d2ec625fea5ef836bb1cc8f3d155]: Words in s. 105(10) inserted (25.10.2022) by Energy Prices Act 2022 (c. 44), s. 30(6), Sch. 7 para. 6(d) (with s. 29)

[^key-6f1b22bd1f2c0a5b10b16d20ff702838]: Words in s. 105(8)(a) repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 7 para. 20(c)(i), Sch. 8; S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-6f2585286a95585c6b7dfeaec999e3fd]: Words in s. 105(3)(a) inserted (1.7.2015) by The Electricity and Gas (Market Integrity and Transparency) (Enforcement etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/862), regs. 1(1), 5(a)

[^key-6fae8882d92f8fed26a421cb3d527980]: S. 105(6)(z) inserted (19.7.2018) by Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018 (c. 21), ss. 11(4)(b), 13(2)

[^key-705532cf0f32b09a28ec215a19dce639]: S. 8(3A)(e) omitted (28.3.2013) by virtue of The Public Bodies (The Office of Fair Trading Transfer of Consumer Advice Scheme Function and Modification of Enforcement Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/783), arts. 1(2), 5(2)

[^key-705e07682367d6c7b3a52b792e02c02b]: Words in s. 103(3) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 7(4); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2

[^key-717d6b82ff14aab63a7a40050b3f83f3]: Word in s. 8(3B)(a) omitted (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. 8(6)(b)(iii) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-718c346c43c053e23c9f97b0a3d163d2]: S. 5(5B) inserted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 66(2)(b), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(m)

[^key-722bb8a9195fc7f50cf864f0722e2402]: Words in s. 67(1)(c) substituted (26.1.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 39, 110(2); S.I. 2009/45, art. 2(a)(ii)

[^key-7287dfb373f37bdabe5994dce5017735]: S. 5(2)(ca) inserted (1.7.2015) by The Electricity and Gas (Market Integrity and Transparency) (Enforcement etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/862), regs. 1(1), 4(b)