PART 1Heat networks licences
Introductory
3Exemptions from requirement for heat networks licence
1
The Scottish Ministers may by regulations provide that the requirement imposed by section 2(1) does not apply—
a
in circumstances specified in the regulations,
b
in relation to heat networks of a description specified in the regulations.
2
The Scottish Ministers may direct that the requirement imposed by section 2(1) does not apply—
a
to—
i
a person specified by name in the direction,
ii
persons of a description specified in the direction,
b
in relation to heat networks of a description specified in the direction.
3
Where the Scottish Ministers issue a direction under subsection (2), they must—
a
do so in writing, and
b
publish the direction in such manner as they consider appropriate.
4
The Scottish Ministers may grant an exemption by regulations under subsection (1) or by a direction under subsection (2)—
a
either—
i
indefinitely, or
ii
for a period specified in the regulations or the direction,
b
either—
i
unconditionally, or
ii
subject to conditions specified in the regulations or the direction.
5
The Scottish Ministers may revise or revoke a direction under subsection (2).
6
Subsection (3) applies to the revision or revocation of a direction under subsection (2) as it applies to such a direction.
7
Regulations under subsection (1), or a direction under subsection (2), may make different provision for different areas.