Gas meters and fittings not to be subject to distressE+W+S
29(1)Any gas meter which is connected to a service pipe, and any gas fitting in a consumer’s premises which is owned by a [F1gas transporter] or gas supplier and is marked or impressed with a sufficient mark or brand indicating its owner—E+W+S
(a)shall not be subject to distress or be liable to be taken in execution under process of any court or any proceedings in bankruptcy against the person in whose possession it may be; and
(b)shall be deemed not to be a landlord’s fixture, notwithstanding that it may be fixed or fastened to any part of the premises in which it may be situated.
(2)In the application of sub-paragraph (1)(a) above to Scotland, for the word “distress ” and the words “in bankruptcy against ” there shall be substituted respectively the word [F2attachment] and the words “for the sequestration of the estate of ”.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 2B para. 29 substituted (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 108, Sch. 6 Pt. I para. 2(1); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F2Word in Sch. 2B para. 29(2) substituted (30.12.2002) by 2002 asp 17, ss. 61, 64(2), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 16(2) (with s. 63)