PART 1Heat networks licences
Introductory
2Requirement for heat networks licence
(1)
A person must not supply thermal energy by means of a heat network unless the person holds a heat networks licence.
(2)
A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence.
(3)
It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (2) to show that the person had a reasonable excuse for contravening subsection (1).
(4)
A person who commits an offence under subsection (2) is liable—
(a)
on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum,
(b)
on conviction on indictment, to a fine.
(5)
In this Act, “heat networks licence” means a heat networks licence issued under section 5(5).