Gas Act 1986

Type Public General Act
Publication 1986-07-25
Last updated 2025-11-13
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
articles Not indexed
Reform history JSON API

[^key-5c2270479e8e1badcd9d1f6dfe5c652d]: Words in ss. 23F(3)-(5) 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-5c90ce1637503b17505e365081ea5a2c]: S. 33BC(5A)(5B) inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 66(7), 121(3)

[^key-5cfbbf31ca20c51bbf1cde55682264a0]: S. 41C(4A) inserted (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 143(1), 156(2)

[^key-5d29e16066e8079931c9e8087626b8ca]: Words in s. 23B(4)(c) 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(6)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-5d39d75c8977aac8d301298a9f7c9ed9]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 13(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(14)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-5d4ac9c85631d9b61b0d538c75b3233e]: S. 34(5) 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-5dd8b79128d8ada63ecd9307f5ae1984]: Words in s. 19E(1) omitted (26.8.2004) by virtue of The Gas (Third Party Access) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2043), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 6(b)

[^key-5e2f755ea2fb9c2082eaf11c0121eadc]: Word in s. 8N(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), 21(5)(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-5e56a626e304470e1ad7988ac7246f3c]: Words in s. 8G(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), 16(3)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-5e9fbb4b65a3c0fe15d284565b0ff82e]: Words in s. 48(1) substituted (25.5.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(2), 2(10)(c)

[^key-5ef92582d1c5a6b1907c15cc509e9e1d]: S. 41EB(3) 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. 51(5) (with art. 3, Sch. 2 para. 2)

[^key-5fa7f597eb870e3e96df0e392bac0dd4]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 13(1) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(14)(d); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-5fb5c661132864829f49dad2ddf5e131]: Words in s. 27A(1)(a)(ii) 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(7) (with art. 5)

[^key-60dfc17d83fc0588f09a37bb1281875d]: Words in s. 41G(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(15) (with art. 5)

[^key-6119c948288bbb291584aa90555690a9]: Words in s. 48(1) inserted (25.5.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(2), 2(10)(a)

[^key-634f99be11e39f808ccbf364f36298c5]: S. 36(2A) inserted (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 183(1), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-63524a4876e97015f8b4e410d5b23ae7]: S. 19C(1)-(1B) substituted for s. 19C(1) (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 11(2)

[^key-63c969a61a1b1c725e345d745b9e8223]: Words in s. 33BC(4) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 66(5), 121(3)

[^key-63f6137face3f11f47e472699993217a]: S. 19DZA(9) 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), 29(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-641955c6b3e721551e2a1c4769cff5b7]: S. 33 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-641e946dde37554b0e5e31e9c088722c]: Word in Sch. 4A para. 3(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(4); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-64441a8ba5a704c01fdc47811fb74401]: Words in s. 33BDA(9)(b) substituted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 214(3)(b), 334(3)(g)

[^key-64aa77e72e1bc0c44914152c127aa089]: S. 5(6)-(10) inserted (1.12.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 149(3), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-659d069930bff47f059b39d73dd97e1f]: S. 19DZA inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 14

[^key-65c4d98067c97974f5d2ccb2f64de7e2]: S. 8K(10) inserted (15.1.2015) by The Electricity and Gas (Ownership Unbundling) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3333), regs. 1(1), 2(4) (with reg. 4)

[^key-65fc25b156d97396aa88ad83d5cc0ba5]: S. 19CA(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), 27(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-6611fccc3e79b4d472f29bc913d9d3a3]: Sch. 4B para. 4(f)(g) inserted (25.10.2022) by Energy Prices Act 2022 (c. 44), s. 30(6), Sch. 7 para. 1 (with ss. 3, 29)

[^key-6682b4c1e574dffc82980b1cb242adf0]: Word in s. 8N(10) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 21(9)(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-66987ff43914e6efc72378919e22fde2]: S. 33DA(1)(a)(iii) inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(a), Sch. 1 para. 1

[^key-678340a3f3d3841bb9bb107c57616006]: S. 8N(6)-(9) 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(7) (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-678f003b81ae05a56152eca74641f8dc]: Words in s. 33AB(4)(a) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 52; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-6803b77ac80e375451c1ad72eea49cb1]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 2(6)(b) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(3)(f)(ii); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-681cbd79cd3e10c553adec5f8e0382f2]: Words in s. 30E substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 37(4)(f)

[^key-6833ee3bcce9900d954ac37666933a02]: S. 8 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-68bb48849e0717bb5c41fcdab6ff2a2c]: Word in s. 41F(2)(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 27(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-691fbfdf176602b92941b460952ce504]: Words in s. 36(1) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), ss. 97(2), 115(3)(k)

[^key-693329561f404a980986b722d05649ef]: Words in s. 19AA(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), 25(5)(a)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-6933f8e73580551eed8e1abfe051c5bb]: S. 19A(8)(e) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/625), regs. 1(2), 10(5)(a)

[^key-6a0e20993e2de2cab11fd08d5237e50d]: Words in s. 19D(11) inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 13(4)

[^key-6a3a4ba894b31059c0799131ca3e482d]: Word in s. 4AA(1A) omitted (10.11.2011) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 26(1)(a)

[^key-6aaa1928647f96ae7cd83575b1ffe983]: S. 27B cross-heading substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 30; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-6bbde7149df952692efb20ca15d1c036]: Word in s. 8N(3)(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(4)(b)(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-6c295635328c0f104d0bcd1581f632f9]: Word in s. 8G(1)(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), 16(2)(a)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-6cab6ccc344edcabc3eb62b75ef6c19e]: Words in s. 34(1)(a) inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 30(2)

[^key-6cbe5177409fef4e9460bb028ce2ab06]: S. 36A(5)(5A) substituted for s. 36A(5) (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 9 para. 17(4); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-6cdfebbc5f7cf6f62f906f5f86d93594]: S. 19C(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), 26; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-6d9880fa48dc77202546d030c7789eab]: Words in s. 41H(2)(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. 4(17) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-6e6f811069e72b34712d6458b9b4a728]: Words in s. 17(8) substituted (1.4.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 93(3), 110(2); S.I. 2009/45, art. 3(b)(i)

[^key-6e707e0aa6b7bc66518a718f2d005c99]: Ss. 8AA(10A)-(10D) inserted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 23(2)

[^key-6e7b7a42d9e873fdaa0d11f8fdf8c87c]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 6(4) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(7)(b)(ii); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-6e8c509a376e90bcfe0eb521d2851fd5]: Words in ss. 41F(3B)-(4C) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 27(5); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-6e98436cdec5d279fbddd2ab18cd24ee]: S. 19CA inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 12

[^key-6ebb8c9295c56c7be7cc10a83b42caa0]: Ss. 4AA-4B applied (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 98(13), 121(3)

[^key-6ebdcc1dbf0e64b1f391585a25101c8f]: S. 4AA extended by 2000 c. 27, s. 5A(11), (as inserted (30.12.2003) by Sustainable Energy Act 2003 (c. 30), ss. 6, 9(8))

[^key-6effc89631d703232f416fc3a4af8dde]: Words in s. 33BC(5)(d) 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-6f2b42e208c18df880e05452ed004fee]: Words in s. 19A(2) substituted (26.8.2004) by The Gas (Third Party Access) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2043), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 1(b)

[^key-6f3017cf3f664c2c789351bce55d9de8]: Words in Sch. 2AB para. 7 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 36; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-6f7ffd3123de4ec77d9c2f75a85dee0e]: Words in s. 19AA(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), 25(5)(b) (as amended by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1016), regs. 1(2), 3(9)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-70407e28b2e2ee005b7c59003d89ff24]: S. 46(1A)-(1E) inserted (1.8.2021) by The Gas Act 1986 and Electricity Act 1989 (Electronic Communications) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/789), arts. 1(2), 2(2)

[^key-7046b30c6c610b41893797a2e97f7999]: Word in Sch. 2B para. 7(5) substituted (28.1.2013) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 23(5), 121(1); S.I. 2013/125, art. 3(a)

[^key-70b281affb1d4ac48ba094b444146af9]: Words in s. 19D inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 13(3)

[^key-70c22b96ec6b22a1a17396c2c5025852]: 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)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-70de443b9e24ae15fc34d1b643c2993a]: Words in s. 7B(3) inserted (31.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 168(4)(a), 334(1); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(v)

[^key-70f337153d6df720af5c111476607809]: Word in s. 8E(5)(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), 13(5) (with reg. 14) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(3)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-7171f49523bd36639ce6eb77761f230c]: Word in s. 7B(4)(a) substituted (19.9.2012) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 22(3)

[^key-71814f96f89bb70cc46a2f55f7119f1d]: Words in s. 4D(3) 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(3)(c)

[^key-71d51183d0a762fc59dacae612089268]: S. 4AA(2)(c) and preceding word inserted (26.1.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 83(1)(b), 110(2); S.I. 2009/45, art. 2(d)(i)

[^key-71f4cccc4bdcd33b14332dbb3d626924]: Word in s. 41F(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 27(6); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-71fdedb805e404864048b47b3aad1a98]: S. 8H(9A) inserted (15.1.2015) by The Electricity and Gas (Ownership Unbundling) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3333), regs. 1(1), 2(3) (with reg. 4)

[^key-724656dac2f2bec32e8e7742610e0de2]: S. 23(1)-(4A) and heading substituted for s. 23(1)-(4) and heading (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 41(3) (with reg. 42)

[^key-72652c4074db23a105133ae5afcd200a]: Words in s. 36A(7)(a) substituted (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 9 para. 17(5); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-7271803f27b90da3c60338f1bb7139b1]: Words in s. 8K(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), 18(2)(a) (with reg. 20) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(7)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-732fbdb764a77aa57a6e33b69a6e943f]: S. 5(1)(aa) inserted (14.8.2006) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 149(2)(b), 198(2); S.I. 2006/1964, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-73c6f03542b757d48379a8aa3dac014e]: S. 41F(3A)(3B) inserted (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 15(13)(a); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch. (with art. 8)

[^key-74b2a5612b78d2047498051f672c2504]: S. 8(3) restricted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 140(4), 334(3)(c)

[^key-74cc35b0e03f8aa74995bc4dfe2eb880]: Words in s. 8Q(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), 22(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-750392f2cef08e573d5f1f7399c81a0a]: Word in s. 8(1) omitted (25.5.2024) by virtue of The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(2), 2(4)(a)

[^key-762125c0c176f82ef3ca3b8a42776ac8]: Ss. 8C-8Q and cross-heading inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 4

[^key-76dbe6c89948af75a03bddc4bcea9277]: Words in s. 41D(2) 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(13) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-77550ff670a28dfd28389250e84fb164]: Words in s. 8K(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 18(2)(b) (with reg. 20) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(7)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-7774dd71f53c49df058a5e7c1d7f7c0f]: S. 41EB(1A) 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(3) (with art. 3, Sch. 2 para. 2)

[^key-77a5973c9ea904e053757755b685e6e0]: Words in s. 4AA(4)(a) inserted (1.4.2006 for specified purposes, 1.4.2010 in so far as not already in force) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 179(2)(3)(d), 198(2); S.I. 2005/2965, art. 3

[^key-783dd8bdf883811ec59804fb3b12195e]: Ss. 4AA-4B applied (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 141(1), 156(2)

[^key-788ab597bf9cb32705ef4d0d99226f5d]: Word in s. 19E(1) substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 7(4)

[^key-78947b3ab321d57c2f99a6cd7f03ea00]: S. 19A(12) 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(5)(b)

[^key-789d15c2c841588699ab6ac6baa4f33f]: S. 36A(2C) 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. 50(5) (with art. 3)

[^key-789fa6282f798bb4c7b1b0ac4bfad274]: S. 27(1ZA)(a) amended (20.6.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 6

[^key-78fb898b78fc3cbda1c9409ec66b2c7a]: Word in s. 36A(2) 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(2) (with art. 3)

[^key-79ae7e49f3d2269ae8e1c54c53048371]: Word in s. 64(2) substituted (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), s. 156(2)(h), Sch. 14 para. 1(7)

[^key-7ab003cbef1141f691d6a9592056637f]: Words in s. 33BDA(3)(c) inserted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 214(3)(a)(i), 334(3)(g)

[^key-7b2f703751e0665dd89a9f46c06e8ce9]: S. 27C(8) substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 28(4)(b)

[^key-7bcb872891e92a66cd5045e649fc1383]: S. 7ZA modified (1.12.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 152(2), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-7c3aed538097f554023d0b424321438d]: Sch. 2B para. 6A(4)(a)(aa) substituted for Sch. 2B para. 6A(4)(a) (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(20)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-7c3c9c884cf5ce29caf5716e35077187]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 6(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(7)(b)(i); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-7c6dd37a1bc7bd21584adb05d1daf3d2]: S. 33BC(9A)(9B) inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 66(11), 121(3)

[^key-7cb90aa029db9843d59c191896d94581]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 13(1) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(14)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-7d3a1885bce9a84939aa70680145d59e]: Sch. 3 applied (11.8.2022) by The Sizewell C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/853), art. 1, Sch. 18 para. 8(3) (with arts. 62, 76, 87)

[^key-7d81aabd2d75a4285f0f181b44bd2993]: Word in s. 8F(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), 15(3)(b) (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-7e1d8b981f1c4ad1af8c833ae86ae185]: Words in s. 8N(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), 21(2)(c)(ii) (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-7e74e1bc3290389375d2c8c42dd67d99]: S. 8Q(5) substituted (24.4.2017) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/493), regs. 1(1), 2 (with reg. 7(1))

[^key-7f24031d1bf56fc8d65cc3a34ba15038]: Words in s. 8Q(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 22(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-7fbd3496ddb393e1e8ee5b2c9976b093]: Words in s. 19A(10) substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 8(15)(b)

[^key-806cb5ff42ae7749adc60693a7a3701e]: Word in Sch. 4A para. 9 substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(10); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-816fd961a508320739e20423e66534a8]: Word 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)(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-8233b3d7b4d3668ef9abdbff7105582e]: Sch. 4A inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 41(8), Sch. 5 (with reg. 42)

[^key-82c90f34f40bd3cd87c315d75b29ea49]: S. 30A(7)(c)(d) substituted for s. 30A(7)(c) (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(8)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-82d87474b0d2d00ddd8c56c75cbfa329]: Words in s. 4AA(5) omitted (8.6.2010) by virtue of Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), ss. 16(6)(b), 38(3)

[^key-83a8e1fc9dc527e1ea7c36492b7e1e89]: Word in s. 4D(3) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/625), regs. 1(2), 10(3)(b)

[^key-84043629e56939f6825aaa0cc69789d1]: Words in s. 33AB(1)(a)(ii) 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(9)(a) (with art. 5)

[^key-84ccbcf536f1a53762c96cf1d5d5c0aa]: Words in s. 7(4) substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 18(4)

[^key-84e54d68a71b76510a37b71e69d5fcdb]: Ss. 4AA-4B applied (8.4.2010) by Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), ss. 30(1), 38(1)

[^key-84e6ff074d62ebeb79c2c8ebaf84b22c]: Words in s. 33F(10) 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(2) (with art. 10)

[^key-85260ebf11406353eb29610bf957f47e]: Ss. 33BC(5)(ba)-(c) substituted for s. 33BC(5)(ba)(c) (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 66(6)(a), 121(3)

[^key-862c6e86e2d84b5fb7978aa02e608a5b]: Word in s. 23D(2)-(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 18(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-864c2bea790e2f77fa9b0f2c49709902]: Words in s. 33BC(1) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), ss. 15(2)(b), 28(3); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2

[^key-867c50569801d6841f9028460a8ee5e7]: Words in s. 27A(9)(b) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 52; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-86812549ffa89bc22321bdb2085caaa0]: 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)(i) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-872803c64df9944ee05da2fd65f4e46d]: Word in s. 23B heading substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 16(4); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-8772afacd046103aae278a8703e2632d]: Word in Sch. 4A para. 1(10) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(2)(d); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-87afd7c056dfdd282d4915b3c89acd07]: S. 19AA(4)(c) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 25(5)(c) (as amended by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1016), regs. 1(2), 3(9)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-87c7bde8749775f4db4a1538f036b7a4]: S. 19DB inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 15

[^key-87d0d3a22c6bec6482176385907a5839]: Words in s. 19C(10) substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 11(14)

[^key-88a9a40519f784fac009e4d0041561af]: Word in s. 36A(5)(5A) 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(8) (with art. 3)

[^key-88b6422108a83c2c1077dbb3f6397add]: Words in s. 8Q(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 22(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-88bf513c012bcca16a5c358eeb25cd96]: Words in s. 17(9) repealed (1.4.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 93(5), 110(2), Sch. 6; S.I. 2009/45, art. 3(b)(i)

[^key-88c1fdd8266024cec3f618aeb95329ea]: Words in s. 8N(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 21(3)(b) (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-88d0ca90c57d622761ca0a6467db987e]: S. 36A(6A) 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. 50(10) (with art. 3)

[^key-88f6852ce961b3d0f12ab90080f9a523]: Words in s. 38(1) substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 37(4)(h)

[^key-89e10509a686b0c653f0189248b70b16]: Words in s. 27C(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 32(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-8a3afb0b1629a679ce481708a18e1ef5]: Words in s. 27(5) substituted (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 9 para. 4(5)(a); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-8a8c5ecbe4fcdaab9441279ebe930792]: S. 33BC(13)(14) added (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), ss. 15(5), 28(3); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2

[^key-8a906984dc4b798e3db3ff880a403cb9]: S. 4AB extended by 2000 c. 27, s. 5A(11) (as inserted (30.12.2003) by Sustainable Energy Act 2003 (c. 30), ss. 6, 9(8))

[^key-8ada8f0cc3d272a2550c73248c5d9d77]: Sch. 7 para. 32 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-8b0b600613df8a26549c145a8beba793]: Word in Sch. 4A para. 2(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(3)(c); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-8b1655599f197249c8930ea7bec7bdde]: S. 33BCA(3)(ca)-(cc) inserted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 214(2)(a)(ii), 334(3)(g)

[^key-8b6d12fdf4844ad035f84e132185f2fb]: S. 19C(8A) inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 11(12)

[^key-8b7933dda76496659da68cf417bca632]: Words in s. 19C(2) substituted (26.8.2004) by The Gas (Third Party Access) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2043), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 3(b)

[^key-8c0b08ba5d8d27267080205bba3a11f1]: Ss. 4AA-4B applied (23.7.2018) by Smart Meters Act 2018 (c. 14), ss. 6(12), 14(5)

[^key-8c11c6bd1d004000156f1655fdea9d11]: Word in s. 41EA(2)(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 25; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-8c2fa51c6a80dce166af4f21e3652d04]: S. 33BC(2) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), ss. 15(3), 28(3); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2

[^key-8c8a56f975934b81dab52aa99c6c967f]: S. 4D(2)(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), 11(3)(e); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-8cc6221b65dc15222771e9859fd4c813]: S. 7B(3A) inserted (31.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 168(4)(b), 334(1); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(v)

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