| Guvnor

Enforced by: Ofgem
Status: Amended (in force with amendments)
Penalty ceiling: Imprisonment 8 of 107 obligations carry an unlimited fine. 9 carry different penalties and 90 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Any Person53 Trader10 Distributor3 Occupier1 Licence Holder1 Contractor1 Director or Officer1 Applicant1 Landlord1

Plus 35 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

Other Acts binding the same actors

If a role above is yours, these are the other instruments that most often bind it.

Any Person — also bound by 2340 other Acts

Human Medicines Regulations 2012 184 duties

Merchant Shipping Act 1995 144 duties

Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 104 duties

Communications Act 2003 92 duties

Road Traffic Act 1988 92 duties

Trader — also bound by 825 other Acts

Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 416 duties

Companies Act 2006 243 duties

The Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 133 duties

Companies Act 1985 85 duties

Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 62 duties

Distributor — also bound by 182 other Acts

UK REACH Regulation (retained EU law) 44 duties

The Marketing of Fruit Plant and Propagating Material (England) Regulations 2017 28 duties

The Marketing of Fruit Plant and Propagating Material (Wales) Regulations 2017 26 duties

The Marketing of Fruit Plant and Propagating Material Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 25 duties

Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002 21 duties

Occupier — also bound by 235 other Acts

The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021 47 duties

Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (England) (No. 2) Order 2006 46 duties

The Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) Regulations 1995 34 duties

Highways Act 1980 23 duties

Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2015 19 duties

Licence Holder — also bound by 225 other Acts

Petroleum (Current Model Clauses) Order 1999 318 duties

The Petroleum Licensing (Exploration and Production) (Seaward and Landward Areas) Regulations 2004 123 duties

Human Medicines Regulations 2012 83 duties

Space Industry Regulations 2021 68 duties

The Petroleum (Production) (Landward Areas) Regulations 1991 65 duties

Contractor — also bound by 173 other Acts

The National Health Service (Personal Medical Services Agreements) Regulations 2015 141 duties

The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations 2015 136 duties

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 114 duties

The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Wales) Regulations 2023 94 duties

The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Scotland) Regulations 2018 89 duties

Director or Officer — also bound by 429 other Acts

Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 162 duties

Companies Act 2006 126 duties

Insolvency Act 1986 77 duties

The Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 68 duties

Building Societies Act 1986 32 duties

Applicant — also bound by 307 other Acts

Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 46 duties

Human Medicines Regulations 2012 42 duties

The Land Registration Rules 2003 25 duties

Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 (Aircrew) 20 duties

Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 18 duties

Landlord — also bound by 224 other Acts

Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 74 duties

Housing Act 1985 55 duties

Housing Act 1996 30 duties

The Service Charges (Consultation Requirements) (England) Regulations 2003 27 duties

The Service Charges (Consultation Requirements) (Wales) Regulations 2004 26 duties

What it requires

Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

Part 1

Gas Supply

67 of 149 sections shown

s.004 Guidance on social and environmental matters. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Secretary of State must issue guidance on social and environmental mattersCrown / Minister / Government department

s.004 Binding decisions of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators and of the European Commission Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Ofgem must comply with binding ACER and European Commission decisionsStatutory regulator

s.004 Authority to consult and cooperate with other authorities Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Ofgem must coordinate and cooperate with other regulatorsStatutory regulator

s.005 Prohibition on unlicensed activities Prosecution

Operating in the gas market without a licenceAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.006 Duties of distribution exemption holders Regulated

Distribution exemption holders must comply with Schedule 2AA dutiesAny Person

s.006 Duties of supply exemption holders Regulated

Comply with gas supply duties if you hold a supply exemptionAny Person

s.007 Licensing of public gas transporters. Regulated

Obtain and comply with a gas transport licenceTrader

s.007 Licences: general. Regulated

Apply for a gas licence and notify relevant partiesApplicant

s.008 Standard conditions of licences. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Ofgem must give notice before modifying gas licence conditionsStatutory regulator

s.008 Transfer of licences. Regulated

Obtain Ofgem consent before transferring a gas licenceLicence Holder

s.008 Requirement for certain gas transporters and operators of gas interconnectors to be certified as independent Regulated

Ensure you are certified as an independent gas transporter or operatorAny Person

s.008 Report where applicant connected with a country outside the United Kingdom Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Secretary of State must report on UK energy security for foreign applicantsCrown / Minister / Government department

s.008 Certification Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Ofgem must decide on gas certification applications within four monthsStatutory regulator

s.008 The ownership unbundling requirement: supplementary Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Ofgem must set time limits for temporary ownership unbundling certificationsStatutory regulator

s.008 Designation for the purposes of the Gas Regulation Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Ofgem must formally designate and notify gas transmission system operatorsStatutory regulator

s.008 Review of certification: requirement to provide information etc Regulated

Provide information to Ofgem during a certification reviewAny Person

s.008 Report as to any connection of certified person with a country outside the United Kingdom Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Secretary of State must report on gas supply security risksCrown / Minister / Government department

s.008 Prohibition on the exercise of certain shareholder rights and rights of appointment Regulated

Do not exercise shareholder or appointment rights that cause discriminationAny Person

s.008 Independence of storage facilities and duty to allow others to use them: exemptions for minor facilities Regulated

Apply for a 'minor facility' exemption for gas storageAny Person

s.009 General powers and duties. Regulated

Maintain a safe, efficient gas network and provide fair connectionsAny Person

s.010 Duty to connect certain premises. Regulated

Connect premises to gas mains and maintain connection upon requestAny Person

s.010 Restriction on use of certain pipe-lines for providing a supply. Regulated

Don't use grandfathered pipelines for sub-2.196 GWh/yr supplies without written consentAny Person

s.011 General duties of facility owners Regulated

Operate gas storage and LNG facilities safely, reliably and efficientlyAny Person

s.011 Duty of current and prospective LNG import or export facility owners to provide information Regulated

Provide information to Ofgem regarding LNG facilitiesLandlord

s.011 Restrictions on disclosure of information by facility owners Regulated

Protect commercially sensitive data and prevent discriminatory disclosureAny Person

s.017 Meter testing and stamping. Prosecution

Only supply gas through an officially tested and stamped meterAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.018 Safety regulations. Prosecution

Obstruct an officer inspecting gas systemsAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.019 Acquisition of rights to use pipe-line systems. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Ofgem must decide and direct on third-party gas pipeline accessStatutory regulator

s.019 Application of section 19B to storage facilities. Regulated

Apply for an exemption from third-party access rules for gas storageAny Person

s.019 Acquisition of rights to use storage facilities. Regulated

Publish commercial conditions for gas storage useAny Person

s.019 Application of section 19D to LNG facilities. Regulated

Apply for an exemption for new or modified LNG facilitiesAny Person

s.019 Acquisition of rights to use LNG facilities. Regulated

Publish and seek approval for LNG facility usage conditions and costsAny Person

s.019 Allocation of capacity in exempt new and modified facilities Regulated

Specify capacity allocation criteria in your infrastructure exemption applicationAny Person

s.019 Duty to allow others to use LNG import or export facilities: exemptions in relation to take-or-pay commitments Regulated

Apply for a 'take-or-pay' exemption to refuse LNG facility accessAny Person

s.019 Sections 19A to 19D: supplemental. Regulated

Maintain and provide accounting records for gas storage and treatmentAny Person

s.022 Effect of directions. Regulated

Comply with directions regarding pipeline capacity and constructionAny Person

s.023 Modification of conditions of licences Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Ofgem must follow a formal process to change gas licence conditionsStatutory regulator

s.023 Determination by CMA of appeal Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CMA must determine gas licence appeals and may only allow valid groundsStatutory regulator

s.023 CMA's powers on allowing appeal Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CMA must decide on gas license appeals and may issue directionsTribunal / Court

s.023 Determination of appeal by CMA : supplementary Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CMA must publish and notify appeal decisionsTribunal / Court

s.027 Determination of certain disputes. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Ofgem must determine gas supply and connection disputesStatutory regulator

s.027 Time limit for determinations Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Ofgem must determine gas disputes within two monthsStatutory regulator

s.028 Orders for securing compliance with certain provisions. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Ofgem must issue final/provisional orders to ensure gas companies complyStatutory regulator

s.029 Procedural requirements. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Ofgem must follow specific notice procedures before issuing ordersStatutory regulator

s.030 Penalties. Regulated

Fail to comply with gas licence conditions or performance standardsAny Person

s.030 Consumer redress orders Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Ofgem may issue consumer redress orders for rule breachesStatutory regulator

s.030 Remedial action under a consumer redress order Regulated

Comply with consumer redress orders issued by OfgemAny Person

s.030 Other procedural requirements in relation to consumer redress orders Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Ofgem must follow specific notice procedures for consumer redress ordersStatutory regulator

s.030 Statement of policy with respect to consumer redress orders Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Ofgem must publish and follow a policy on consumer redress ordersStatutory regulator

s.030 Enforcement of consumer redress orders Prosecution

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Ofgem may take legal action to enforce consumer redress ordersStatutory regulator

Unlimited fine

s.033 Overall standards of performance. Regulated

Operate your gas supply business to meet official performance standardsDistributor

s.033 Overall standards of performance: gas transporters. Regulated

Gas transporters must meet overall performance standardsAny Person

s.033 Procedures for prescribing or determining standards of performance. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Ofgem must follow specific procedures before setting performance standardsStatutory regulator

s.033 Publication of statistical information about standards of performance. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Citizens Advice must publish performance and complaint data for gas companiesStatutory regulator

s.033 Remuneration and service standards. Regulated

Disclose director pay linked to performance and service standardsTrader

s.034 General functions. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Ofgem must monitor gas market activities and collect industry informationStatutory regulator

s.034 Power to require information etc for the purpose of monitoring Prosecution

Intentionally destroy or conceal documents required by a regulatorAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.036 Keeping of register. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Ofgem must maintain a public register of gas licences and exemptionsStatutory regulator

s.036 Functions with respect to competition. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Ofgem must perform competition and market investigation functionsStatutory regulator

s.038 Power to require information etc. Prosecution

Fail to provide information or records to OfgemAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.041 Reports on references. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

CMA must report on whether non-licensed gas activities harm public interestStatutory regulator

s.041 Application by Authority for order excluding activities. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Ofgem must consult before removing an activity from gas licensingStatutory regulator

s.041 Consultation by Secretary of State about order excluding activities. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Secretary of State must consult before removing gas licensing requirementsCrown / Minister / Government department

s.041 Service by Authority of certain notices on Citizens Advice and Consumer Scotland. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Ofgem must send copies of published notices to consumer bodiesStatutory regulator

s.043 Making of false statements etc. Prosecution

Provide false information or impersonate gas industry officialsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.045 Offences by bodies corporate. Imprisonment

Personal liability for directors and officers for corporate gas offencesDirector or Officer

s.047 Provisions as to regulations. Prosecution

Breach of gas sector regulationsAny Person

Unlimited fine

82 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.004 Health and safety.

s.004 The principal objective and general duties of the Secretary of State and the Authority.

s.004 Exceptions from sections 4AA to 4A.

s.004 Duty to notify etc. the European Commission: agreements with third countries

s.006 Exemptions from prohibition.

s.007 Licensing of gas suppliers and gas shippers.

s.007 Licensing of a person carrying out gas system planner functions

s.007 Licensing of a person providing a smart meter communication service

s.007 Licensing of a person performing code manager function

s.007 Licences for operation of gas interconnectors

s.008 Modification or removal of the 25,000 therm limits.

s.008 The gas code.

s.008 Application for certification

s.008 Grounds for certification

s.008 The ownership unbundling requirement

s.008 Monitoring and review of certification

s.008 Continuation or withdrawal of certification

s.008 Validity of acts infringing section 8O

s.008 Interpretation

s.008 Independence of storage facilities

s.011 Power to require security.

s.012 Methods of calculating therms.

s.013 Calorific values: tests of apparatus etc.

s.018 Gas escape regulations.

s.019 Provision of information

s.021 Increase of capacity etc. of pipelines.

s.022 Construction of pipe-lines.

s.023 Modification of conditions under section 23: supplementary

s.023 Appeal to the CMA

s.023 Procedure on appeal to CMA

s.023 Time limits for CMA to determine an appeal

s.024 Modification references to Monopolies Commission.

s.024 References under section 24: time limits

s.024 References under section 24: powers of investigation

s.025 Reports on modification references.

s.026 Modification following report.

s.026 Competition Commission’s power to veto modifications following report.

s.027 Modification by order under other enactments.

s.027 Meaning of “ section 27B dispute”

s.027 Determination of disputes

s.030 Validity and effect of orders.

s.030 Statement of policy with respect to penalties.

s.030 Time limits on the imposition of penalties.

s.030 Interest and payment of instalments.

s.030 Appeals against penalties.

s.030 Recovery of penalties.

s.030 Time limits for making consumer redress orders

s.030 Appeals against consumer redress orders

s.030 Consumer redress orders: miscellaneous

s.030 Maximum amount of penalty or compensation

s.032 Consumer complaints.

s.033 Power of Council to investigate other matters.

s.033 Standards of performance in individual cases.

s.033 Standards of performance in individual cases: gas transporters.

s.033 Standards of performance in individual cases: disputes.

s.033 Standards for promoting efficient use of gas.

s.033 Promotion of reductions in carbon emissions: gas transporters and gas suppliers

s.033 Scottish Ministers' promotion of reductions in carbon emissions: gas suppliers

s.033 Promotion of reductions in home-heating costs: gas transporters and gas suppliers

s.033 Scottish Ministers' promotion of reductions in home-heating costs: gas suppliers

s.033 Information with respect to levels of performance.

s.033 Information to be given to customers about overall performance.

s.033 Information relating to complaints handling standards

s.035 Publication of advice and information about consumer matters.

s.036 Functions with respect to gas measuring equipment etc.

s.036 Power to direct a modification of the UNC

s.037 Maximum prices for reselling gas.

s.038 Reasons for decisions.

s.041 Adjustment of charges to help disadvantaged groups of customers.

s.041 Orders: supplementary.

s.041 Power to alter activities requiring licence.

s.041 Application by Authority for order including new activities.

s.041 References to CMA.

s.041 References under section 41E: time limits

s.041 References under section 41E: application of Enterprise Act 2002

s.041 New licensable activities: smart meters

s.041 Section 41HA: supplemental

s.041 Competitive tenders for licences for new licensable activities

s.044 Compensation to chairmen and officers of Consumers’ Councils.

s.046 Service of notices etc.

s.048 Interpretation of Part I and savings.

s.part i/crossheading/gas/conveyed/by/public/gas/tra Standards of gas quality.

Part 2

Transfer of Undertaking of Corporation

4 of 12 sections shown

s.050 British Gas Stock. Regulated

British Gas Corporation must transfer unclaimed funds to the Bank of EnglandTrader

s.054 Target investment limit for Government shareholding. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Secretary of State must set and maintain government gas shareholding limitsCrown / Minister / Government department

s.055 Financial structure of the successor company. Regulated

Establish a statutory reserve if directed by the Secretary of StateTrader

s.060 Tax provisions. Regulated

Successor gas companies must follow specific tax continuity rulesTrader

8 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.049 Vesting of property etc. of Corporation in a company nominated by the Secretary of State.

s.051 Initial Government holding in the successor company.

s.052 Government investment in securities of the successor company.

s.053 Exercise of functions through nominees.

s.056 Temporary restrictions on successor company’s borrowings etc.

s.057 Dissolution of the Corporation.

s.059 Application of Trustee Investments Act 1961 in relation to investment in the successor company.

s.061 Interpretation etc. of Part II.

Part 3

Miscellaneous and General

1 of 7 sections shown

s.065 Financial provisions. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Secretary of State must fund administrative expenses of the ActCrown / Minister / Government department

6 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.062 Exclusion of certain agreements from Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976.

s.064 Provisions as to orders.

s.064 Extraterritorial operation of Act

s.066 General interpretation.

s.067 Amendments, transitional provisions, savings and repeals.

s.068 Short title, commencement and extent.

Schedules

35 of 211 shown

s.sch002aa Duties of distribution exemption holders Regulated

Facilitate third-party gas supply requests on your networkOccupier

s.sch002aa (1) A distribution exemption holder may apply to the Authority... Regulated

Submit complete application for closed distribution system classificationAny Person

s.sch002aa (1) Sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) apply if a customer has... Regulated

Submit use of system charging methodology to Ofgem for approval when requestedAny Person

s.sch002aa (1) If, after a system has been classified as a... Regulated

Notify Ofgem of changes affecting closed distribution system classificationAny Person

s.sch002aa (1) This paragraph and paragraph 3 apply where a customer... Regulated

Give third-party supplier access to your exempt distribution system after customer switchAny Person

s.sch002aa (1) The third party supplier mentioned in paragraph 2(1) may... Regulated

Apply to Ofgem for a capacity refusal determinationDistributor

s.sch002aa (1) This paragraph applies where a distribution exemption holder is... Regulated

Provide non-discriminatory access to your gas distribution systemAny Person

s.sch002aa (1) Subject to paragraph 13(1), a distribution exemption holder on... Regulated

Get Ofgem approval before charging for gas distribution useAny Person

s.sch002aa (1) Where a distribution exemption holder is under a duty... Regulated

Follow statutory terms when connecting premises to your gas distribution systemAny Person

s.sch002aa (1) This paragraph applies where a distribution exemption holder is... Regulated

Offer connection terms and negotiate in good faithAny Person

s.sch002ab Duties of supply exemption holders Regulated

Notify current gas supplier of switch and start datesTrader

s.sch002ab (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) a person (“the new... Regulated

Object to a change of supplier if a customer owes you money or is in a fixed-term contractAny Person

s.sch002ab (1) A supply exemption holder must not require a household... Regulated

Don't charge for switching suppliers and send final bills within 6 weeksAny Person

s.sch002ab (1) Where a supply exemption holder enters into a contract... Regulated

Provide household customers with a compliant gas supply contractTrader

s.sch002ab (1) No later than 12 months after entering into a... Regulated

Send annual gas consumption and cost information to customersTrader

s.sch002b (1) If any person intentionally or by culpable negligence— Prosecution

Damage gas fittings or tamper with metersAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.sch002b (1) Where a consumer’s premises have been disconnected by a... Prosecution

Reconnect gas supply without permissionAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.sch002b (1) No person shall connect any meter with a service... Prosecution

Connect or disconnect a gas meter without proper noticeAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.sch002b (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, this paragraph applies where... Prosecution

Fail to notify meter owner of disconnectionAny Person

Fine up to £500

s.sch002b (1) This paragraph applies where there is a change in... Regulated

Adjust or replace burners in consumer appliances when gas properties changeAny Person

s.sch002b (1) No officer shall be authorised by a gas transporter... Prosecution

Intentionally obstruct a gas officer exercising entry powersAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.sch002b (1) This paragraph applies where a meter is to be... Regulated

Install gas meter near main, inside building unless approvedAny Person

s.sch002b Where, in the case of any consumer, the gas transporter... Regulated

Do not charge disabled customers for gas meter moves or replacementsDistributor

s.sch002b (1) Where any person takes a supply of gas which... Regulated

Pay for gas taken without a contractAny Person

s.sch003 Where a gas transporters has acquired any land by virtue... Regulated

Do not dispose of acquired land without Ofgem consentAny Person

s.sch004 Power of Gas Transporters to Break Up Streets, Bridges Etc. Regulated

Minimise street damage and pay compensation for gas‑worksTrader

s.sch004 (1) Subject to the following provisions of this Schedule, a... Regulated

Minimise damage and pay compensation when breaking up streetsContractor

s.sch004a Procedure for appeals under section 23B Regulated

Apply to the CMA for permission to appeal an Ofgem licence decisionAny Person

s.sch004a (1) An application for permission to bring an appeal may... Regulated

Apply for permission to appeal Ofgem licence modifications within 20 working daysAny Person

s.sch004a (1) If a person (“the defaulter”)— (a) fails to comply... Prosecution

Wilfully alter, suppress or destroy a required documentAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch004a (1) A group that determines an appeal must make an... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Appeal panel must order costs payment to CMA and may order costs between partiesTribunal / Court

s.sch006 For section 3 of that Act there shall be substituted... Regulated

Submit quarterly and annual gas levy returns and make payments to the Secretary of StateAny Person

s.sch006 After section 5 of that Act there shall be inserted... Prosecution

Fail to deliver statutory return or comply with Ofgem requirementAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch008 (1) It shall be the duty of the Corporation and... Regulated

Ensure foreign property vests effectively under foreign law during transitional periodTrader

s.sch008 (1) Notwithstanding the repeal by this Act of section 8... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Corporation must report to Secretary of State and prepare accounts before transfer dateCrown / Minister / Government department

176 other schedules

s.sch001 There shall be paid to the Director such remuneration, and...

s.sch001 Anything authorised or required by or under this Act to...

s.sch001 In the case of any such holder of the office...

s.sch001 If, when any person ceases to hold office as the...

s.sch001 The Director may, with the approval of the Treasury as...

s.sch001 There shall be paid out of money provided by Parliament...

s.sch001 In the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 in Part...

s.sch001 The Director shall have an official seal for the authentication...

s.sch001 The Documentary Evidence Act 1868 shall have effect as if...

s.sch002 The Council shall not be regarded as a servant or...

s.sch002 The Council may pay to any member such sums, whether...

s.sch002 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, the Council may, with...

s.sch002 The Council shall have power to do anything which is...

s.sch002 It shall be the duty of the Council to comply...

s.sch002 The Secretary of State or the Director may, to such...

s.sch002 Any sums required by the Secretary of State for the...

s.sch002 In the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 in Part...

s.sch002a Exceptions to prohibition on unlicensed activities

s.sch002a Section 5(1) of this Act is not contravened by a...

s.sch002a (1) Section 5(1) of this Act is not contravened by...

s.sch002a Section 5(1) of this Act is not contravened by a...

s.sch002a (1) Sub-paragraph (2) below applies where a person (in this...

s.sch002aa (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a customer owns or...

s.sch002aa (1) The distribution exemption holder may enter into an agreement...

s.sch002aa (1) Section 27A (determination of certain disputes) has effect as...

s.sch002aa (1) Paragraph 5(1) to (8) does not apply in relation...

s.sch002aa (1) In this Schedule— “charging statement” (in relation to a...

s.sch002aa (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a distribution exemption holder is...

s.sch002aa (1) This paragraph applies where a distribution exemption holder is...

s.sch002ab (1) This paragraph applies if a supply exemption holder enters...

s.sch002ab (1) A supply exemption holder must— (a) with each bill...

s.sch002ab (1) Sections 27C and 27D apply in relation to an...

s.sch002ab In this Schedule, unless the context otherwise requires— “customer” means...

s.sch002b The gas code

s.sch002b (1) In this Schedule, unless the context otherwise requires— “...

s.sch002b (1) Where— (a) any arrangements for the conveyance of gas...

s.sch002b (1) A gas transporter shall carry out any necessary work...

s.sch002b (1) Where a consumer uses gas for working or supplying...

s.sch002b If a consumer improperly uses or deals with gas so...

s.sch002b (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a consumer’s premises have...

s.sch002b (1) Every consumer shall take his supply through a meter—...

s.sch002b (1) Any officer authorised by a gas transporter may at...

s.sch002b (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a gas transporter or...

s.sch002b (1) This paragraph applies where a consumer’s premises have been...

s.sch002b (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a person occupying premises...

s.sch002b (1) Any officer authorised by a gas transporter , after...

s.sch002b (1) Any gas meter which is connected to a service...

s.sch002b (1) Every consumer shall at all times, at his own...

s.sch002b (1) This paragraph applies where a consumer is supplied with...

s.sch002b (1) A pre-payment meter installed by an authorised supplier through...

s.sch002b (1) Sub-paragraphs (3) and (4) below apply where—

s.sch002b (1) Where a gas supplier supplies gas to a consumer...

s.sch003 Acquisition of Land by Public Gas Suppliers

s.sch003 (1) The Secretary of State, after consultation with the Director,...

s.sch003 Section 11 of that Act (powers of entry) shall be...

s.sch003 Section 20 of that Act (protection for interests of tenants...

s.sch003 Section 22 of that Act (protection of acquiring authority’s possession...

s.sch003 The enactments in force in England and Wales with respect...

s.sch003 The Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947 shall...

s.sch003 The enactments incorporated with this Act by virtue of Part...

s.sch003 Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph 15 above, Part...

s.sch003 In paragraph 9 of that Schedule (compulsory purchase affecting land...

s.sch003 In paragraph 10 of that Schedule (land of statutory undertakers)—...

s.sch003 In paragraph 11 of that Schedule (common or open space),...

s.sch003 (1) This paragraph applies to land which—

s.sch003 Paragraph 10 above shall have effect in relation to the...

s.sch003 For paragraph 4 of the Second Schedule to the said...

s.sch003 So much of paragraph 15 above as relates to the...

s.sch003 For section 61 of the Lands Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act...

s.sch003 The following provisions of that Act (being provisions stating the...

s.sch003 Paragraph 11 above shall have effect in relation to that...

s.sch003 Paragraph 12 above shall have effect in relation to that...

s.sch003 Paragraph 13 above shall have effect in relation to Scotland...

s.sch003 This Part of this Schedule shall extend to Scotland only....

s.sch003 The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 shall apply to a...

s.sch003 The Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 shall have effect with the...

s.sch003 Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph 5 above, Part...

s.sch003 For section 7 of that Act (measure of compensation) there...

s.sch003 Section 8(1) of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 has effect...

s.sch003 The following provisions of that Act (being provisions stating the...

s.sch004 (1) The powers of a gas transporter under paragraph 1...

s.sch004 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, nothing in paragraph 1...

s.sch004 (1) Except in cases of emergency arising from defects in...

s.sch004 (1) . . . . . . . . ....

s.sch004 In this Schedule— . . . “navigation authority” means any...

s.sch004 In its application to Scotland this Schedule shall have effect...

s.sch004a (1) The CMA Board may make rules of procedure regulating...

s.sch004a (1) In this Schedule— “appeal” means an appeal under section...

s.sch004a (1) The CMA may direct that, pending the determination of...

s.sch004a (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where the Authority wishes to make...

s.sch004a (1) . . . . . . . . ....

s.sch004a (1) The CMA , if it thinks it necessary to...

s.sch004a (1) For the purposes of this Schedule, the CMA may,...

s.sch004a (1) For the purposes of this Schedule an oral hearing...

s.sch004a (1) The CMA may, by notice, require a person to...

s.sch004a Where permission to bring an appeal is granted under paragraph...

s.sch004b Provisions imposing obligations enforceable as relevant requirements

s.sch004b All licence holders

s.sch004b Interpretation

s.sch004b Gas transporters

s.sch004b Persons required to be certified as to independence

s.sch004b Gas system planner

s.sch004b Gas suppliers and gas shippers

s.sch004b Distribution exemption holders

s.sch004b Supply exemption holders

s.sch004b Owners of storage facilities

s.sch004b Owners of LNG import or export facilities

s.sch004b Gas undertakings which are relevant producers or suppliers

s.sch004b Holders of smart meter communication licences or code manager licences

s.sch004b Responsible bodies for central systems

s.sch005 Supply of Gas to Tariff Customers

s.sch006 (1) In subsection (1) of section 1 of the Gas...

s.sch006 No order shall be made under section 2(3) of that...

s.sch006 (1) In subsection (1) of section 4 of that Act—...

s.sch006 (1) In subsection (1) of section 5 of that Act—...

s.sch006 (1) In subsection (2) of section 6 of that Act...

s.sch006 In section 7(2) of that Act for the definition of...

s.sch007 Minor And Consequential Amendments

s.sch007 In this Schedule “public gas supplier” has the same meaning...

s.sch007 In section 14(1) of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons...

s.sch007 (1) In section 44(2) of the Land Compensation Act 1973...

s.sch007 (1) In section 41(2) of the Land Compensation (Scotland) Act...

s.sch007 At the end of section 34 of the Health and...

s.sch007 In Schedule 1 to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1975—...

s.sch007 In section 41(1)(a) of the Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976...

s.sch007 In section 33 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act...

s.sch007 In section 112(2)(a) of the Land Drainage Act 1976 (protection...

s.sch007 (1) . . . . . . . . ....

s.sch007 In section 10(3)(a) of the Estate Agents Act 1979 (exceptions...

s.sch007 (1) In subsection (2)(a) of section 19 of the Competition...

s.sch007 In section 28 of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981...

s.sch007 In section 80(3) of the Building Act 1984 (notice to...

s.sch007 (1) The Gas Act 1965— (a) shall have effect without...

s.sch007 In section 109(2) of the Transport Act 1968 (power of...

s.sch008 Transitional Provisions and Savings

s.sch008 (1) A notification received or given by the Secretary of...

s.sch008 Any maximum prices fixed by the Corporation under paragraph 12...

s.sch008 Any office fixed or address published before the appointed day...

s.sch008 (1) Where immediately before the appointed day there is in...

s.sch008 Where— (a) any sum was deposited with the Corporation by...

s.sch008 The repeal by this Act of section 43 of the...

s.sch008 The repeal by this Act of section 46 of the...

s.sch008 The repeal by this Act of Schedule 4 to the...

s.sch008 The repeal by this Act of any provision by virtue...

s.sch008 An authorisation granted under section 7 of this Act to...

s.sch008 A declaration made by the Corporation in accordance with regulations...

s.sch008 A consent given or having effect as if given under...

s.sch008 A tariff fixed, or having effect as fixed, under section...

s.sch008 A direction given, or having effect as if given, under...

s.sch008 (1) A notice given, or having effect as if given,...

s.sch008 A direction given, or having effect as if given, under...

s.sch008 Any office fixed or address published by the Corporation for...

s.sch008 A direction given under section 63 of this Act to...

s.sch008 A compulsory purchase order made by the Corporation which was...

s.sch008 (1) Where immediately before the transfer date there is in...

s.sch008 (1) Any agreement made, transaction effected or other thing done...

s.sch008 It is hereby declared for the avoidance of doubt that—...

s.sch008 Any regulations made under section 25 of the 1972 Act...

s.sch008 (1) Any certificate issued or other thing done in pursuance...

s.sch008 Where by virtue of anything done before the transfer date,...

s.sch008 Every provision contained in a local Act, or in subordinate...

s.sch008 (1) Nothing in this Act shall effect the validity of...

s.sch008 (1) For the purposes of section 33 of the General...

s.sch008 (1) Where an asset, or the right to receive an...

s.sch008 An order under section 19 of the Local Government Act...

s.sch008 An order under section 6 of the Local Government (Scotland)...

s.sch008 Any regulations made or having effect as if made under...

s.sch008 The repeal by this Act of section 10 of and...

s.sch008 (1) Where a distribution is proposed to be declared during...

s.sch008 Any meter which immediately before the appointed day is, or...

s.sch008 (1) This paragraph applies to any regulations made or having...

s.sch008 (1) A direction given by the Secretary of State under...

s.sch008 (1) A notice given to the Secretary of State under...

s.sch008 A direction given by the Secretary of State under section...

s.sch009 Repeals

21 other provisions

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s.019 ... Revocation of exemptions under section 19A

s.019 ... Revocation of exemptions under section 19C

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The Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) (Amendment) Order 2019 SI 2019/1441

The Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) (Amendment) Order 2025 SI 2025/941

The Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) (Amendment, Saving and Transitional Provisions) Order 2025 SI 2025/802

The Gas Act 1986 (Exemption) (Onshore Gas) Order 2013 SI 2013/1726

The Gas Act 1986 (Exemptions) (Revocations) Order 2014 SI 2014/528

The Gas (Calculation of Thermal Energy) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 SI 2015/953

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