42.—(1) The Energy Act 2008 is amended as follows.
(2) In section 22 (offence to carry on unlicensed activities)—
(a)in subsection (3)(a), for “a fine not exceeding £50,000” substitute “a fine”;
(b)omit subsection (4)(a) (including the “and” at the end);
(c)omit subsection (4A).
(3) In section 23 (offences relating to licensing)—
(a)in subsection (3)(a), for “a fine not exceeding £50,000” substitute “a fine”;
(b)omit subsection (4)(a) (including the “and” at the end).
(4) In section 25 (failure to comply with a direction under section 24), in subsection (2)(a), for “a fine not exceeding £50,000” substitute “a fine”.
(5) In section 82I (carrying out operation without consent etc)(1), in subsection (2)(a), for “a fine not exceeding £50,000” substitute “a fine”.
(6) In section 82K (failure to comply with direction under section 82E)(2), in subsection (2)(a), for “a fine not exceeding £50,000” substitute “a fine”.
(7) In section 82L (failure to comply with notice under section 79F or 82H)(3), in subsection (2)(a), for “a fine not exceeding £50,000” substitute “a fine”.
Section 82I was inserted by the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c.23), section 314(1).
Section 82K was inserted by the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c.23), section 314(1).
Section 82L was inserted by the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c.23), section 314(1).