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-c13e15e8a69696a2164a526360a80f0b]: Words in s. 19D(3) substituted (26.8.2004) by The Gas (Third Party Access) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2043), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 4(e)

[^key-c1965f54156e87bb310f1e627ce23dd1]: Word in s. 36A(6) 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(9)(b) (with art. 3)

[^key-c19e921bff5c808cd93c19a711149d89]: S. 8F(9) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 15(5) (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-c1dff7cb93a2aae5d449b8dd4cf342bc]: S. 34A inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 30(4)

[^key-c1e88cc02dcc10e1e4c0c8baa335880a]: Words in s. 33AB(1)(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(9)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-c1f9c3c533bce0426e922fb1d5f04c55]: 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)(c); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-c2461ab56d16195e8789e249eb683d26]: S. 27(6) substituted (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 9 para. 4(6); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-c26358f61001ea719ff765b82b6c634e]: Words in s. 8(1) inserted (1.4.2005) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 150(6)(a), 198(2); S.I. 2005/877, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-c2f5fd0509438cf8a51a644f630fcd9b]: Words in s. 33AB(1)(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(9)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-c3306a94fe5fae233f9d54a28d7d36bc]: Words in s. 33BC(1) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 66(2), 121(3)

[^key-c358a7704cc01f2da9fe39ece490f931]: Words in s. 33BC(5)(e)(i) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 2(4)(e)(i); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2

[^key-c3620b9f82f8e8f3b1e5c2ce2535eaf9]: S. 19 cross-heading substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 8(1)

[^key-c37f0d5bda11fbcb4636410054135cf0]: Words in s. 28(8) substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 37(5)(c)

[^key-c482b37c1fb6c16311f5582104c1a1ed]: Words in s. 34(4) 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. 48 (with art. 3)

[^key-c48edfef86d186d159ada54401e4ea2d]: Words in Sch. 2B para. 8(11)(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(20)(b) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-c4e5cc3e2c44ae2028e101aedea56cb2]: Words in s. 33DA(1)(a)(ii) substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 3; S.I. 2007/538, art. 2

[^key-c4ecbcd81e71cf90b00f86873222b854]: Words in s. 30A substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 37(4)(d)

[^key-c537a67df960ebf9f7cb93e6abfd4314]: Words in s. 41F(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. 2(14)(a) (with art. 5)

[^key-c62dcab77f55203dfb67556dda5a3157]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 22 substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 179(b) (with Sch. 5)

[^key-c653e649db28bb34a385c8f0a4c50255]: S. 8K(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), 18(3) (with reg. 20) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(7)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-c80aacec0584980e86ef6682edf63bcb]: Word in s. 5(1) omitted (19.9.2012) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 19(2)(a) (with art. 38(1)(4)(5))

[^key-c82192b4a46390d64e85b33f81692a6f]: Words in s. 8N(3)(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(4)(a)(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-c845ba8bfe743c948f862eb7944630bd]: Words in s. 8D(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), 12(a) (with reg. 14) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(3)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-c84febe919e24506fbe8e8d4df1bb505]: Word in s. 41E(2)(3) 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-c871113cabde5a1ce2b8b6f471be0709]: Ss. 19A(2A)-(2C) inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 8(5)

[^key-c879d6a47815832b5d1931f54557d401]: Sch. 4B para. 10 omitted (14.1.2015) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3332), regs. 1(1), 3(b)

[^key-c9dda563bb7505b2201baac11b5d890f]: Words in s. 28(8) inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 37(5)(a)

[^key-ca0c132d7bb9d3f2c7d278445074dff9]: Words in s. 27(2) substituted (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 9 para. 4(3)(a); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-cb4cdc1bd41745ec017e6eae28bb58ca]: Words in s. 4D(2)(d) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 11(3)(d)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-cb6081024279efec08a5ca61cfab0a5f]: Word in s. 36A(3)(b) inserted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/93, Sch. 1 para. 2(2) (as substituted by The Competition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1343), regs. 1(1), 14)

[^key-cbf50dfcccc79ca9b32521ed16cfb1eb]: S. 34(2B) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 34(3) (as amended by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1016), regs. 1(2), 3(13)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-cceb91d1fdea59b98e0e5922091e7461]: Word in s. 19A(8)(d) inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 8(12)(c)

[^key-cd431ef8872beb6eb138693237f921c4]: Words in s. 36(1) substituted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 25

[^key-cdb75c36a841bae52349aad2e982d345]: Words in s. 60(3) substituted (1.4.2009) (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 327 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)

[^key-cdcffca8fe81eec04c0de5a764c02e6b]: S. 46(5) substituted (1.8.2021) by The Gas Act 1986 and Electricity Act 1989 (Electronic Communications) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/789), arts. 1(2), 2(4)

[^key-cde2d7cd7e9e2c01be79bf2fb0c85b9e]: Word in s. 41C(4) omitted (19.9.2012) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 26(a)

[^key-ce2c5185e905cc8871a50fd0eb1dce1d]: Word in Sch. 4A para. 1(8) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(2)(b)(i); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-ce2d64c643ff101a2b574b40a2ba7796]: S. 4A 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-ce9e2cc70faae38e6a757ed334f8cf22]: Words in s. 30F substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 37(4)(g)

[^key-cee47ae93e2163736dece227e5044ce9]: Words in s. 23B(2)(b) substituted (25.5.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(2), 2(6)

[^key-d0b2e8150772129d4bb47ad429429963]: Words in s. 36A(7)(b) 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-d1226b4acfff0d19c1db60cd415ce29d]: S. 34(2A)(d) 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), 34(2)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-d1b958fdeb351c2d1bc2471ee83ee2ea]: Word in s. 41D(4)(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 23(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-d1bc3ffead2ac3b7d95b6265a04aa867]: Word in s. 8N(10)(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(9)(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-d2037cee9bbb95d286995f895a266ad0]: S. 19D(7) substituted (26.8.2004) by The Gas (Third Party Access) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2043), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 4(h)

[^key-d2069308422f46dfe630a84b5a0ebad5]: Words in s. 4AA(2) substituted (8.6.2010) by Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), ss. 16(4)(a), 38(3)

[^key-d217f0b20ad92eb95813166431c43bd5]: S. 4AA(1A)(c) and word inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 26(1)(b)

[^key-d24f3109e965bc32e2331c4c0e0cf8c5]: Words in s. 17(2) substituted (1.4.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 93(2), 110(2); S.I. 2009/45, art. 3(b)(i)

[^key-d2634fa9668270e7b6323fd27e012dba]: S. 33BC(5)(e)(ii) substituted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 66(6)(c)(ii), 121(3)

[^key-d2b22bed063a6be051640f5343d8c35b]: Words in s. 4AA(5B) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 8(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-d2d1590a8d8c7d0c6c47a9e4377a3e93]: Words in s. 33BDA(3)(h) inserted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 214(3)(a)(iii), 334(3)(g)

[^key-d2de66a4dfb5248965a160f960d3f0bd]: Word in Sch. 4A para. 6(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(7)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-d329a42fcb6d424ed3f421995411ebe4]: S. 7B(5ZA)-(5ZC) inserted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 80(1), 334(3)(b)

[^key-d3322b69ef59c96d4ebec2a08ed95d9b]: S. 7B(2B) inserted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 22(2)

[^key-d37bbb69c044f3862386fce3fc03b2bc]: S. 35(3A) inserted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 15(9); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-d3fbe7dcc040046eb4b8a28644b9bd30]: Ss. 4AA-4B applied (21.3.2012) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 22(9), 121(1); S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(a)(v)

[^key-d45c2a7907843655efd2c1b5d5a37832]: S. 4D(2)(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), 11(3)(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-d52702c6e02da98f947a979ce3c7b020]: Ss. 4AA-4B applied (11.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 248(1)(2), 334(1); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(b)(iii)

[^key-d52d611547ba11f04615fd10476ed804]: Words in s. 7B(5)(b) inserted (31.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 177(3)(a), 334(1); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(vii)

[^key-d53865e7ce7302b980083092ff930d97]: Words in s. 36A 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)(d) (with art. 3)

[^key-d5cfe59914cd4d258aabb752938828cd]: S. 33BDA 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(3), 72(4)(d) (with s. 59(7)); S.I. 2017/1157, regs. 3(b), 5(a)

[^key-d5e96fb19267e394cf641f7b2fb6c910]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 11(3)(4) 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-d64b5387ca9010f98bb09bf657c5ea05]: Words in s. 36(2)(d) substituted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 25

[^key-d6894a481774ac6163d313723680598e]: Word in Sch. 4A para. 12(1)(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(13); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-d76dc056207490c021dc3b55e67120b7]: Word in s. 8F(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), 15(2)(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-d7d6f8c7e2564582acfbd975af71b759]: S. 41D(7) inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 23(4); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-d81e4378756652221004dbe3280ac8b2]: Ss. 28-30F applied (with modifications) by 1995 c. 45, s. 12(5) (as substituted (21.3.2012) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 92(10), 121(1); S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(b)(ii))

[^key-d8821e43acb1278762f1743ad00e7349]: S. 41EA, 41EB inserted (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 15(12); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch. (with art. 8)

[^key-d9824f6622b848a6efa0f51929e28ab2]: Word in Sch. 4A para. 2(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(3)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-d9d5a731a486db9777aba79451472764]: Words in s. 48(1) substituted (25.2.2020) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/96), regs. 1, 2(3)

[^key-da83f9879d363dc328f36c60353dd71e]: Words in s. 33BCA(3)(g) inserted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 214(2)(a)(iii), 334(3)(g)

[^key-dac678e825d5ed681b12f7a2740e348a]: S. 19DZA(7) 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(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-daf34779c90cd913cd347c20d81c0ba8]: Words in s. 19C(2) inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 11(3)(b)

[^key-db895b705f4d2ca91f08508d3b8e6b04]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 2(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(3)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-dbbf7d547ce0fb6695291b7a63b32cff]: Ss. 23B-23G and cross-heading inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 41(7) (with reg. 42)

[^key-dbda714d22ed4f82beb42cd98a34e78e]: Words in Sch. 2B para. 29(1)(a) inserted (6.4.2014) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 13 para. 84 (with s. 89); S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

[^key-dc1195550982f5cdafceb905a5e0ccbb]: Words in s. 4D(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), 11(2)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-de27222fd6a14436a96a426d83f02b91]: Word in Sch. 4A para. 2(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(3)(e)(i); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-de2e9f95d37077e27d7882a9a4cd9a9d]: Words in s. 7B(5)(b)(ii) substituted (31.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 177(3)(c), 334(1); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(vii)

[^key-de91b9def4171aa226092df6e39cad49]: Words in s. 4AA(2)(b) substituted (8.6.2010) by Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), ss. 16(4)(b), 38(3)

[^key-de9bc3e8c332b9f848488b735bfd6255]: S. 8G(9)(c) 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)(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-de9c91097f6d7e516ac87a0a20e539b2]: Words in s. 27(5) substituted (20.6.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 9 para. 4(5)(b); S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-df264adfb02d790ba52b6a5aab154a63]: Words in s. 30A(7)(d) 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(8) (with art. 5)

[^key-df50674f6bb90581e18d425f9b097624]: Word in s. 30A(7) 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. 4(8)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-df81c8e0f9380c6d202256c256c5b293]: S. 34(2A) inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 30(3)

[^key-dfa47dd435290ddecc1f41deabe4c66c]: 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)(i) (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-e06e07994d9e53a9c940917b43cdea65]: Ss. 4AA(1A)-(1C) inserted (8.6.2010) by Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), ss. 16(3), 38(3)

[^key-e093aac14cf08f4dbb52ddbbb7cd934b]: Words in s. 19D(12)(a)(iv) omitted (26.8.2004) by virtue of The Gas (Third Party Access) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2043), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 4(q)

[^key-e0a2b7c518df2cfd31baaab92932feeb]: S. 33BC(1A) inserted (26.1.2009) by Climate Change Act 2008 (c. 27), s. 100(5), Sch. 8 para. 1(2)

[^key-e179be6112d3261af9f1005166557ac0]: Words in s. 19E substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 46(b)

[^key-e1a844911b21af618b85d98671a67cf8]: Words in s. 7(2) substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 18(2)

[^key-e21628d22886d4488c7b018da67f0e19]: Words in s. 36(1) 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-e46c4af79c568374dec6f0c7ba410cb3]: Words in s. 4AA(1) inserted (26.1.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), ss. 83(1)(a), 110(2); S.I. 2009/45, art. 2(d)(i)

[^key-e4a99a52b61a2d695cc0537ed9d85224]: S. 36A(1) repealed (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 15(10)(a), Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3) (as amended (20.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1846, reg. 3(2), Sch.)

[^key-e515acdb9479d19d890964c8597cd98c]: Sch. 3 para. 8 substituted (3.2.2017) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 17 paras. 6, 7; S.I. 2017/75, reg. 3(g) (with reg. 5)

[^key-e5ab813ae78400a65c4a28e11727a2aa]: Word in s. 8N(5) 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(6)(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-e5bb394b6cd084927cea15753ec3c64b]: Words in s. 7B(5)(b)(i) substituted (31.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 177(3)(b), 334(1); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(vii)

[^key-e5e09d34b11ad913e896d801eab81592]: Words in s. 19D(4) substituted (26.8.2004) by The Gas (Third Party Access) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2043), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 4(e)

[^key-e6310417ad0384de961c00af36b03bdb]: Words in s. 23B(4)(c) 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(6)(b) (with art. 5)

[^key-e6772a0ed44b4596b81e04c5aeebcfbf]: Word 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)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-e67a0c15c48cdf614061b088baecd8f4]: Words in s. 33BAA(1)(c) 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(10) (with art. 5)

[^key-e71bf434fd045da11c076fe13af2f7e2]: Words in Sch. 4B para. 1 inserted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 28(2)

[^key-e750790928227f2c3eda546028b0bbde]: Ss. 8R, 8S and cross-heading inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 6

[^key-e8b23b7048463e49baca1393415caecb]: S. 8(1)(aa) inserted (1.4.2005) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 150(6)(b), 198(2); S.I. 2005/877, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-e8d3e7d48ca33df2cfa3f1c517a284f1]: Words in s. 4B(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. 45 (with art. 3)

[^key-e9623381985e99d59475a40f6ea359ba]: Words in s. 23(5) substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 41(4) (with reg. 42)

[^key-e9685ab77fd0cab231abd8e4015c764b]: Words in s. 23(1)(b) substituted (25.5.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(2), 2(5)

[^key-e9fc4bb0b5917bf05412f265a4f90e0c]: S. 4C renumbered as s. 4C(1) (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 10(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-ea27d3ff01c1eb882c8030f550dfb414]: S. 19CA(4)(d) 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)(d) (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-eab52a72c76110e195bcd7913ef5b6b7]: S. 57 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 5 Group 7

[^key-eb03be5777429e3e3fcc66a01baa1694]: Word in s. 8J(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), 17(3)(a) (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-eb15127d3e0550dd92d0f6170ea708e3]: Word in s. 23G(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 21(3)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-eb6aadc132d83dc7f2356cde01219a75]: Word in Sch. 4A para. 8(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(9)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-ebcf909e3e3171d4a176b00bbeb6e791]: S. 41C(4)(aa) inserted (14.8.2006) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 149(10), 198(2); S.I. 2006/1964, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-ebe7dd8740c22c2c5db1bd32641ba6a0]: Words in s. 4AA(2)(b) inserted (25.5.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(a)

[^key-ebf436aa18a0223afd09ce7a7c43e007]: Words in s. 48(1) substituted (14.7.2020) by The Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/625), regs. 1(2), 6(a)

[^key-ec34f6bdc5dd6f0f38e30dc4ab0b6556]: S. 17 modified (30.10.2006) by The Measuring Instruments (Gas Meters) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/2647), regs. 1(2), 28(1)-(4) (with reg. 27(1)(2))

[^key-ec981ba924e6d1ab9728b8cc5edc97fe]: Words in s. 33DA(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(12)(c) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-eccb7117cee72ae2d3e86f83f1353385]: S. 41B omitted (8.6.2010) by virtue of Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), s. 38(3), Sch. para. 3

[^key-ed51084a3b30fe251df68edea7854c66]: Words in s. 19D(6)(b) substituted (26.8.2004) by The Gas (Third Party Access) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2043), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 4(g)

[^key-ed7083a9d5afeb06cf9d3fb2e1884d5f]: Words in s. 36(2) inserted (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 183(2), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-ee14d088bca764b6d452857487ed82e9]: Sch. 4B paras. 3(d)(i)-(iv) 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(2) (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-eef024ce0c8c8ec448954e6653b70239]: Words in s. 27B(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), 31(3)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-ef43ebf1f57f9c18007fc5d585fda24b]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 10(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(11); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-ef49687e6bde595d9bdefa062db7ea23]: Words in s. 28 substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 37(4)(a)

[^key-f01f461490c55ac8ec07df422eccfe96]: Words in s. 36A(7) 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(11) (with art. 3)

[^key-f03daab1a59a4191ee599a3738719463]: Word 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)(b) (with art. 3)

[^key-f187bf74aef0036ace7885feba5c34f0]: Words in s. 19B inserted (26.8.2004) by The Gas (Third Party Access) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2043), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 2

[^key-f21a11f753090c61501c7f1f90f705cc]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 4(2) inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(5)(b)(i); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-f3278f5095990d187491006a705b1e84]: Words in s. 4AA(1) omitted (8.6.2010) by virtue of Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), ss. 16(2), 38(3)

[^key-f33ca2abf39b15e88aceb726fedf1427]: Words in s. 8D(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), 12(d)(i) (with reg. 14) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(3)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-f3c80daee745734b4dd5461367a0b554]: Words in s. 48(1) substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 47(2)(a)

[^key-f3ee96a184cbc5c2ce3539552527d039]: Word in s. 23E(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 19(3)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-f3f0b53d3907e5226743ff0dade90e29]: Word in s. 19C(7)(a) substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 11(10)(a)

[^key-f474e4b298907668ea7821a7520297b8]: Words in s. 19AA heading 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(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-f4d9d587c52c27ac288579d0fe0f2e2f]: S. 4C(2) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 10(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-f56619c350c0a153bd5ae8e9ad5c4953]: Words in s. 8J heading substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 17(2) (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-f57ca7136c53a4e6f2f5836ac61fc308]: S. 19A(8)(f) and preceding word omitted (10.11.2011) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 8(12)(d)

[^key-f5a9002166dab632dd140d9569d3ae9c]: Words in s. 4D(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 11(3)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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