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
Textual Amendments
F1Cross heading, ss. 33A and 33B inserted (1.7.1992) by Competition and Service (Utilities) Act 1992 (c. 43), s. 11; Commencement Order No. 1 made on 29.5.1992, art. 3, Sch. Pt.I.
Valid from 16/05/2001
(1)Any dispute arising under section 33A or 33AA or regulations made under either of those sections—
(a)may be referred to the Authority by either party or, with the agreement of either party, by the Council; and
(b)on such a reference, shall be determined by order made by the Authority or, if it thinks fit, by such person (other than the Council) as may be prescribed.
(2)A person making an order under subsection (1) shall include in the order his reasons for reaching his decision with respect to the dispute.
(3)The practice and procedure to be followed in connection with any such determination shall be such as may be prescribed.
(4)An order under subsection (1) shall be final and shall be enforceable—
(a)in England and Wales, as if it were a judgment of a county court; and
(b)in Scotland, as if it were an extract registered decree arbitral bearing a warrant for execution issued by the sheriff.
(5)In this section “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Authority with the consent of the Secretary of State.]
Textual Amendments
F2S. 33AB inserted (16.5.2001 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 90(2); S.I. 2001/1781, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-10); S.I. 2001/3266, arts. 1(2), 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)