Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. I: definition of "public gas supplier" applied (E.W.) (1.12.1991) by Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57, SIF 130), ss. 208(3)(b), 225(2) (with ss. 16(6), 179, 222(3), Sch. 22 para. 1, Sch. 23 para. 6)
Pt. I: definition of "public gas supplier" applied (E.W.) (1.12.1991) by Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57, SIF 130), ss. 178, 225(2), Sch. 22 para. 1(4)(e) (with ss. 16(6), 179, 222(3), Sch. 22 para. 1, Sch. 23 para. 6)
Pt. I applied (1.3.1996) by 1995 c. 45, s. 6(7); S.I. 1996/218, art. 2
Pt. I applied (1.3.1996) by 1995 c. 45, s. 16(1), Sch. 4 para. 1; S.I. 1996/218, art. 2
(1)Where in the circumstances mentioned in subsection (2) below the Secretary of State by order exercises any of the powers specified in Parts I and II of Schedule 8 to the M1Fair Trading Act 1973 or section 10(2)(a) of the M2Competition Act 1980, the order may also provide for the modification of the conditions of a public gas supplier’s authorisation to such extent as may appear to him to be requisite or expedient for the purpose of giving effect to or of taking account of any provision made by the order.
(2)Subsection (1) above shall have effect where—
(a)the circumstances are as mentioned in section 56(1) of the said Act of 1973 (order on report on monopoly reference) and the monopoly situation exists in relation to the supply of gas through pipes [F1or the conveyance or storage of gas by a public gas supplier];
(b)the circumstances are as mentioned in section 73(1) of that Act (order on report on merger reference) and the two or more enterprises which ceased to be distinct enterprises were engaged in the supply of gas through pipes; or
(c)the circumstances are as mentioned in section 10(1) of the said Act of 1980 (order on report on competition reference) and the anti-competitive practice relates to the supply of gas through pipes [F1or the conveyance or storage of gas by a public gas supplier].
(3)In this section expressions which are also used in the said Act of 1973 or the said Act of 1980 have the same meanings as in that Act.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 27(2)(a)(c) inserted (1.7.1992) by Competition and Service (Utilities) Act 1992 (c. 43), s. 38(5); Commencement Order No. 1 made on 29.5.1992, art. 3, Sch. Pt. I.
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