Utilities Act 2000

[^key-72b9a44669b7f0de58b56ced41836485]: S. 105(3)(ad) inserted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(i), Sch. 15 para. 26(2)

[^key-7354d5bd1eec395655dfc7005e130dd9]: Words in s. 105(3)(a) inserted (26.1.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), s. 110(2), Sch. 5 para. 15(b); S.I. 2009/45, art. 2(e)(iv)

[^key-74b42409e1d97af2d6b0f3a740d5feec]: S. 105(4)(bb) inserted (31.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(1), Sch. 11 para. 8(3); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(ix)

[^key-75acd390b69bb0a1408f8f0001855572]: Word in s. 105(5)(l) 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(9)(b)(i) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-76009204acbb2c1ddb721d7c173e22ed]: Words in s. 5XA(2) inserted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 66(3)(b), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(m)

[^key-762bda82b97f5cca14f4013605e1e19c]: S. 5XA(3B) inserted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(3)(a), Sch. 5 para. 4(c)

[^key-76b7281055f84be77ce85b086900a66f]: S. 105(6)(w) omitted (6.4.2025) by virtue of Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 26(a); S.I. 2025/272, reg. 2(1)(14)

[^key-77a722eea3ffcc907f6524def44d49a9]: Words in s. 105(1)(a)(3)(a) inserted (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 52, 156(2)

[^key-7929633a288d8812007fc9fa30772d7b]: S. 105(3)(azb) inserted (1.7.2019) by The Utilities Act 2000 (Amendment of Section 105) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/931), arts. 1, 2

[^key-796503ea8e007bff2d6bcfba984a2712]: S. 105(3)(aa) inserted (12.2.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), ss. 51(9)(b), 57(7)(d)

[^key-79e8cbaaa8d9ebcb373e19253670482c]: S. 105(6)(y) 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. 146(4) (with art. 3)

[^key-7d69a4048c598e13974dafa65b7aa1af]: Words in s. 81(1) substituted (25.5.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(2), 5(5)(a)

[^key-7da73444375e450164dd90b1ab3eaba7]: S. 105(5)(d) substituted (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(2) (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-7e596215bdddfbea945fc3f7e9c6abe4]: Words in s. 81(2) substituted (19.7.2018) by Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018 (c. 21), ss. 11(3), 13(2)

[^key-7ecaedc117a8f8bcf9d5507012ac97a1]: S. 98 omitted (8.6.2010) by virtue of Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), s. 38(3), Sch. para. 15

[^key-7f734787f89f535eec388f06df69ee6a]: S. 5(11) inserted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(3)(a), Sch. 5 para. 3

[^key-7ff78d8220fbc4114176cdfc47e5c015]: Words 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)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-8074ae23ecaa54050b76354dad5918d6]: Sch. 6 para. 31(2)(a) repealed (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 198(2), Sch. 23 Pt. 1; S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-80b303a5e214feeb26b26422807ea004]: S. 105(4)(ga) 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(b)

[^key-81357ab801cbb3e224b38e61766249af]: Words in s. 8(2) inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 50(10)(a), 72(7)

[^key-81d3a47a7b29069784e4543bd13803a3]: Words in s. 105(6)(l) inserted (1.4.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 7 para. 34(b); S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(y), Sch. 2 (with Sch. 3 para. 7)

[^key-843c458a6a9195c8886e76d5bf497962]: S. 8(5) substituted (21.12.2007) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 1 para. 29(6) (with s. 6(9)); S.I. 2007/3546, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-857e73bad3787ed1ac4e45535a82d72b]: S. 103(2A) 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(3), 72(4)(d); S.I. 2017/1157, regs. 3(c), 5(b)

[^key-86f4e7c21badb68938e77315bdd3e43f]: S. 8(2)(b) and word inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 50(10)(b), 72(7)

[^key-89db29df9397a836f68c33f6fa77254b]: Words in s. 105(6A) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 68(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-89f89455ee944c91c14f3e77002e5c7d]: Words in s. 106 inserted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 70(e) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1016, regs. 1(2), 3(27)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-8c1e9cc7e1c4d0c1ce64c573a8e55dc2]: Words in s. 103B(2) 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(11)(a), 72(4)(d); S.I. 2017/1157, regs. 3(c), 5(b)

[^key-8c427e16b9e627e34d10f07e6cd02227]: Sch. 7 para. 32 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-8c8874caf3a876fab0754b437e8d358b]: Word in s. 33(1)(a) omitted (21.8.2006) by virtue of Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19) , ss. 7(7)(a) , 28(1)

[^key-8cf9dad656da60917945a1b309574171]: Word in s. 5(2)(a) omitted (1.10.2024) by virtue of The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 5(2)(a); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^key-8e5b2f23e312181e55985f03746911e9]: 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)(aa)

[^key-9129c12577c6de4626ce832872c062e9]: 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(d); 2020 c. 1, ScH. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-915a45c1ac1784c4394c075843f656eb]: Word in s. 105(5) repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 7 para. 20(a), Sch. 8; S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-916837e4955303e2b285fbec71cae7fe]: Word in s. 106(1) 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(3)

[^key-927a33a550e03a9397dbad0a16ab40ae]: S. 105(4)(g)(i)(ii) substituted for words (10.3.2020) by The Utilities Act 2000 (Amendment of Section 105) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/106), arts. 1, 2(2)

[^key-93d205cb7c774c3f8be5a32ffd1b4c40]: S. 3(4) 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)(c) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-943ae44e3041bd3dfdd9c682d2f7f172]: Word in s. 81(2) substituted (8.6.2010) by Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), s. 38(3), Sch. para. 14(a)

[^key-949f092a40b096a0962e4b956e4a2b32]: S. 105(6)(z2) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 26(b); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-94b81a2d515ab680c0742791d8c6917f]: S. 105(4)(ba) inserted (1.4.2014) by The Energy Act 2013 (Office for Nuclear Regulation) (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/469), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 21 (with Sch. 4)

[^key-94bf8fab2603553955ecd923fb7c92f3]: Words in s. 105(4)(ga) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 68(2)(a)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-9590d1c2997be02b01197eedfcd4b8c7]: 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(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-96b52309b00314f7ecdcaa1097052b3a]: Words in s. 4(4) repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 7 para. 19(c), Sch. 8; S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-97928d1dfb7fd83ffaaadfb20791983b]: 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)(ii)

[^key-97d0696cc64e1fc8f289cf5d5b616ec9]: Words in s. 8(3B)(a) omitted (23.5.2016) by virtue of Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 50(11)(c), 72(7)

[^key-981304f01745f23271c7018f55557948]: Words in s. 106(1) substituted (14.7.2020) by The Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/625), regs. 1(2), 7(a)

[^key-99d553915b805e13cc58a85ac56ae299]: 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(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-9a43569f77c7ce82663266a10ba440ea]: S. 20(1)-(4) 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-9ae3edf2d3b74de6852a40ac155d638a]: S. 8(7) repealed (21.12.2007) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 1 para. 29(8), Sch. 8 (with s. 6(9)); S.I. 2007/3546, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-9b11ebd8931e7159d37bebb310315933]: Words in s. 8(3) substituted (21.12.2007) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 1 para. 29(3)(a) (with s. 6(9)); S.I. 2007/3546, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-9b3ba9016c8f9888b151b7aea936eb46]: S. 105(6A) 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(e)

[^key-9bd0d97c5c00bb47e02d7423756f7f1a]: Words in s. 8(3C) omitted (23.5.2016) by virtue of Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 50(11)(d), 72(7)

[^key-9cea2af12f211ed6310763d43325fcb3]: S. 18(1)-(4), (7) 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-9dccdbdce02339113d867eaa28e480cc]: S. 103B inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 71, 121(3)

[^key-9e7255c9fa77db8dd3137c655112df31]: S. 5(9) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 83(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-9ef9333f458d96abe1ad6a61e43882d8]: S. 105(5)(m) and word inserted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 7 para. 20(a); S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-9f481413768e56aa267a6f00a9df1e0c]: Words in s. 105(1) inserted (1.6.2022) by Nuclear Energy (Financing) Act 2022 (c. 15), s. 44(2)(d), Sch. para. 2(3)(a)

[^key-9f5a48003eff64564cac6bd729be9a6f]: S. 105(1) excluded (18.12.2013) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 33(3), 156(3)

[^key-9fef233cba93985a63c5d20e69c42703]: Words in s. 105(1) inserted (25.10.2022) by Energy Prices Act 2022 (c. 44), s. 30(6), Sch. 7 para. 6(a) (with s. 29)

[^key-a2fb90aff66f811f2947b0b72211f454]: S. 103A(4A)(4B) 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(7), 72(4)(d); S.I. 2017/1157, regs. 3(c), 5(b)

[^key-a3b405856e233219723c26f73a59a050]: Words in s. 5A(1)(a) substituted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 5(3)(a); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^key-a3f08a207d6c22342c2bf97e3cbc7055]: S. 28(3)(b) repealed (1.4.2006 for specified purposes, 1.4.2010 in so far as not already in force) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 198(2), Sch. 23 Pt. 1; S.I. 2005/2965, art. 3

[^key-a42cd60760ae0b2d672afab202602860]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 2A substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 71; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a548d6a2fc73fa23d8d4b8de13e708b4]: S. 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. 8(5) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-a5d52c778b243362a4ce6e8f57214902]: Words in s. 81(2) substituted (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 168(10), 198(2); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^key-a5ef41ff45cb96e3129655e0e208006d]: S. 8(3C) inserted (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(5)

[^key-a6d5e3e2aa625c1f6b749c33c9e8b5f9]: S. 8(3B)(aa) 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)(b)(iv) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-a96a32d1496f456a6b2fb70c62ce2420]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 26(1) 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-a9b7c5cc615e3ad4f9e68be99e75b515]: S. 105(3)(azc) inserted (1.6.2022) by Nuclear Energy (Financing) Act 2022 (c. 15), s. 44(2)(d), Sch. para. 2(3)(b)

[^key-aa7550d977b67842527d309972a958c3]: Words in s. 33(1)(l) substituted (25.5.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(2), 5(4)(a)(ii)

[^key-ab1f7c5d10f5c63f337c766e0adf52f7]: S. 8(3A)(ca)(cb) 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)(iv) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-ace2a94f3b86b4627d4332a454e18102]: Words 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)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-adcef2e525395f97695bab3425230e2d]: S. 53(5) repealed (1.9.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 198(2), Sch. 23 Pt. 1; S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-b020a547c8caed0b5192636f1e3689ea]: Words in s. 105A(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 69(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-b10c4b797310c696cd513a8128fbb3c5]: Words in s. 3(8) 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)(d) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-b1618202ae5c48ea198240dc554d8cbd]: Words in s. 105(3)(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(9)(a) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-b20b9eec378bafc678786dab2cdfcf94]: Words in s. 105(5)(h) substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 4(o)

[^key-b2638c1511405110454ec5949c07458a]: Words in s. 106(1) inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704) , regs. 1(1) , 25

[^key-b47e3dfdf79496dda2ad33dbc2f9fc1c]: Words in s. 5XA heading substituted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(3)(a), Sch. 5 para. 4(a)

[^key-b4e5a4f4ea9248cc32c47a94f5708d24]: S. 5ZA 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), 65; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-b637f6c5739cc5cd037d156d98df8097]: Word in s. 33(1) omitted (19.7.2018) by virtue of Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018 (c. 21), ss. 11(2), 13(2)

[^key-b67e9ac99f4f497861ea0fc58e448772]: S. 105(1) restricted (18.12.2013) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), s. 156(3), Sch. 2 para. 10(4)(a)

[^key-b923a1f9e8b138bc127e10ca7d4c6083]: S. 33(1A) inserted (25.5.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(2), 5(4)(b)

[^key-b93a17fa1ccc3687bc71fb7fecb6c526]: Sch. 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-b9457880ff00e6e77d8f163fd1ac7040]: S. 4A inserted (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 137(2), 156(2)

[^key-b9524296e86704f38c452a7d15949e5d]: S. 105A inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 36(3)

[^key-baba56cc44f4cceaf349efacb6ac47c2]: S. 105(5)(m)(n) substituted for s. 105(5)(m) (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)(b)(ii) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-bb27fad8817c8a0675480a2031604b42]: S. 5A(2)(ca)-(cc) inserted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 5(3)(b); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^key-bb7961919af9c2b4787a352f64c3c6f1]: Words in s. 5A(2)(b) inserted (19.9.2012) by The Electricity and Gas (Smart Meters Licensable Activity) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2400), arts. 1, 30(2)

[^key-bddd38ab87fd1387553aee979d15564c]: Words in s. 103 substituted (28.2.2007) by Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (c. 19), s. 28(3), Sch. para. 7(2); S.I. 2007/538, art. 2

[^key-c136a3c4cda9cbb9aa15dc770220b39d]: Words in s. 81(2) inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 77(6), 121(3)

[^key-c3d60a6a0107103f2771d6d0affddbae]: S. 33(1)(e) and word inserted (8.6.2010) by Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), s. 38(3), Sch. para. 12(b)

[^key-c469c148344b6791f1b8a21c19c58531]: Words in s. 8(3)(a) substituted (21.12.2007) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 1 para. 29(3)(b) (with s. 6(9)); S.I. 2007/3546, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-c4fb7e6163d80a3cde0f38ecb39ff333]: Words in s. 81(2) substituted (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 142(3), 156(2)

[^key-c558b769d27e1f80fa72adba365a1f65]: S. 105(3)(ba) inserted (10.3.2020) by The Utilities Act 2000 (Amendment of Section 105) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/106), arts. 1, 2(1)

[^key-c5b26be03cb9ea9ebb82d5852fec8035]: S. 5XA(4) substituted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(3)(a), Sch. 5 para. 4(d)

[^key-c5c0253b41e2697c4e2a85c6a796c88e]: Words in s. 103B(1A) 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-c5c570f737f95a46cbef1f140ea6c88e]: Words in s. 105A(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), 69(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-c70051f8b59b9907adc1ed6bc6fdd4d1]: Words in s. 8(9) inserted (21.12.2007) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 1 para. 29(10) (with s. 6(9)); S.I. 2007/3546, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-c737eccde35b93dd38144331e7c1bbe6]: S. 5XA(2A) inserted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(3)(a), Sch. 5 para. 4(b)

[^key-c7a8f614fb640262da4b5f0e36b2dcc1]: S. 105(5)(f) substituted for s. 105(5)(f)(g) (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(c)

[^key-cb5cb8e1d0a25f97349304f010431949]: S. 3A(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), 64(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-cb9916352a68b2079cdad403789cfbd0]: Words in s. 105(10) inserted (31.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(1), Sch. 11 para. 8(4); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 3(a)(ix)

[^key-cceaeb093655e4f1514553dfcd1cd3e1]: S. 81(2A) inserted (25.5.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(2), 5(5)(c)

[^key-cd8dc3a4b19f9dfb284b7acd62bf66e6]: S. 105(11B) inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 36(2)

[^key-cdecfc99e094a00bd4f24315daaf4cbc]: S. 5(3A) inserted (10.9.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 197(2), 334(1); S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(vii)

[^key-cff40f1a265b4bd694c2b100e24e8f36]: S. 105(6)(x) inserted (6.4.2013) by Civil Aviation Act 2012 (c. 19), s. 110(1), Sch. 9 para. 11 (with Sch. 10 paras. 12, 17); S.I. 2013/589, art. 2(3)

[^key-d26ae3bbbfe3706bd3016e764bb57e81]: S. 3(6) 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-d39aec47d7cc57b85cd878c3706f45cf]: Words in s. 81(2) substituted (26.1.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), s. 110(2), Sch. 5 para. 14; S.I. 2009/45, art. 2(e)(iv)

[^key-d46b279289c4d425c6d926a51dc8d980]: Words in s. 105(3)(a) inserted (8.6.2010) by Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), s. 38(3), Sch. para. 16(b)

[^key-d6f398ee9f8e1327f2557d7d221eabc8]: Word in s. 81(2) substituted (23.7.2018) by Smart Meters Act 2018 (c. 14), ss. 6(11)(b), 14(5)

[^key-d73421bd98c2ef0746c315382cbcb024]: Words in s. 105(8)(c) repealed (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 7 para. 20(c)(ii), Sch. 8; S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-d8da357a46cb81710f13200ed874efc0]: 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)(i)

[^key-d9259bef7050ab79ae71eb154d12e24f]: S. 105(3)(aza) 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(13), 72(4)(d); S.I. 2017/1157, regs. 3(c), 5(b)

[^key-d9b65cf0c522f683c2c9728399985ebf]: S. 105(11A) inserted (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 7 para. 20(d); S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-dc2183d688f104ff4a889595f621484f]: S. 105(1) excluded (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.12.2023 in so far as not already in force) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 83(3)(a), 334(2)(a)(v)(3)(b)

[^key-dd454b60091659a9ff05241ef157bed6]: S. 105(3)(ae)(af) inserted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 5(6)(b); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^key-de2434ec5b4d5c13a8d12a2587c53f9c]: S. 103(1A) inserted (26.1.2009) by Climate Change Act 2008 (c. 27), s. 100(5), Sch. 8 para. 6(3)

[^key-dec0aaf7b2d367560fd4a4f59a7c289d]: Words in s. 105(11) 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(6) (with art. 3)

[^key-df0a71a45fe3540a9cb0e4a6ee424bc7]: Words in s. 105(8)(a) substituted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 5(6)(c)(i); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^key-df7d365c71192112f95ca84548989c61]: Words in s. 105(6)(l) inserted (31.3.2017) by The Water Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/506), arts. 1(1), 12

[^key-e07232444c4c514efc489f26193820ad]: Words in s. 105(4)(da) inserted (26.7.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2014 in so far as not already in force) by The Financial Services Act 2012 (Consumer Credit) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1882), arts. 1(1), 10(3)

[^key-e0cd5ca0327896963af23c99505ffc3c]: Words in s. 106(1) substituted (25.5.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(2), 5(7)

[^key-e100e50419f389a997c0180570e7a5a4]: S. 105(3)(ab) inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), s. 121(5)(a), Sch. 1 para. 9

[^key-e1599b0e027e7d00123a1deee48061a9]: Sch. 7 para. 30 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-e27b405a299ebb17eb3c98bbff8fb61c]: Words in s. 105(8)(a) inserted (1.4.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), s. 110(2), Sch. 5 para. 15(c); S.I. 2009/45, art. 3(c)(i)

[^key-e28a5d3286d72c0cd076632a8786ee7b]: S. 8(4)(a)(b) substituted (21.12.2007) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 1 para. 29(5) (with s. 6(9)); S.I. 2007/3546, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-e2a89d537444886ddb09396f461f3d13]: S. 105(3)(azd) inserted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(3)(a), Sch. 5 para. 5(b)

[^key-e2cf5e7b7f90bdf26aaa78615cc83ef8]: Word in s. 33(1) omitted (1.6.2022) by virtue of Nuclear Energy (Financing) Act 2022 (c. 15), s. 44(2)(d), Sch. para. 2(2)(a)

[^key-e30e356d66f2f990793486e30fa3e866]: Words in s. 81(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), 67; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-e3e698e1bcc389fbbcfd7e4b1e00ec58]: Words in s. 5(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 83(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-e40c538382eeaa0accc7f2ad2641f862]: S. 5(2A)-(2C) inserted (18.2.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), ss. 137(3), 156(2)

[^key-e420dfb257ab198cbb7993b18255a926]: S. 8(4)(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)(c)(i) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-e50ceee485aef6e070bd01d2d5c43c05]: Words in s. 105(1) inserted (8.6.2010) by Energy Act 2010 (c. 27), s. 38(3), Sch. para. 16(a)

[^key-e5c9d6972ad2c23d0a37ea4a9af68e73]: S. 105(1) excluded (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 139(3), 334(3)(c)

[^key-e68a59d9b032df11062acaeea635a98a]: Word in s. 33(1) omitted (21.3.2012) by virtue of Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 22(7)(a), 121(1); S.I. 2012/873, art. 2(a)(v)

[^key-e6a9b0d83d9fa9ef2cb0800e172499fd]: Words in s. 103(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. 8(7) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-e6d58ec2231b20a06313282a618de683]: S. 103(3A)(3B) 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(4), 72(4)(d); S.I. 2017/1157, regs. 3(c), 5(b)

[^key-e73ee033d830dd2b28841c4434b19369]: Words in s. 105(6)(l) added (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336), art. 1(2), Sch. 12 para. 42 (with arts. 8(8), 121(3), 307); S.R. 2007/194, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2 (with Sch. 2)

[^key-e925d033ed599c83e8b87cc2c061652c]: S. 105(6)(k) repealed (26.5.2008) by The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1277), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 61(a), Sch. 4 Pt. 1 (with reg. 28(2)(3))

[^key-eb2184c8d51d82904f5945b56a09798a]: S. 105(6)(s) inserted (1.4.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), s. 279, Sch. 25 para. 43(3)(b); 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-ebad81b589fc08550ad87ae3eca810b7]: Word in s. 33(1)(b) repealed (26.1.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32) , s. 110(2) , Sch. 5 para. 13(a) , Sch. 6 ; S.I. 2009/45 , art. 2(e)(ee) (iv)(vi)

[^key-ecca483bbfbec810ee41dfa96333f886]: S. 4(7) inserted (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(3)(a), Sch. 5 para. 2

[^key-ece0cf26d02a05a4452e53f1b3433f39]: Words in s. 105(1)(a) substituted (1.10.2024) by The Energy Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/706), regs. 1(1), 5(6)(a); S.I. 2024/957, reg. 2(a)

[^key-ed123d4456785c6f582ba057486d4819]: S. 5A(1)-(10) modified (30.4.2024) by Smart Meters Act 2018 (c. 14), ss. 12(9)(10), 14(3); S.I. 2024/465, reg. 2(b)

[^key-ee6fbfa8be5078501bb1e04374cfbe9c]: Word in s. 105(10) substituted (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-eeeac458122ec4d26076b914b38f0483]: Word in s. 5(2)(c) omitted (1.7.2015) by virtue of The Electricity and Gas (Market Integrity and Transparency) (Enforcement etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/862), regs. 1(1), 4(a)

[^key-eff7047c96776b74aaa6bb350436de13]: Sch. 1 para. 3 substituted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 24(3)

[^key-eff9a08419d20e17458fb626cab5973f]: Words in s. 4(6) 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(3) (with Sch. 1 para. 28, Sch. 2 paras. 13-15)

[^key-f079e30e7d880d2a021370909fcdc7e3]: Words in s. 81(2) inserted (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 98(10), 121(3)

[^key-f0805caa27d51e09c531f3c97d67c144]: S. 8(10) inserted (21.12.2007) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 1 para. 29(11) (with s. 6(9)); S.I. 2007/3546, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-f0bd4420299380e92b9dbd6779d6a86f]: Words in s. 8(2) inserted (21.12.2007) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), s. 66(2), Sch. 1 para. 29(2) (with s. 6(9)); S.I. 2007/3546, art. 3, Sch.