19 Power to recover expenditure.E+W+S
(1)Where any electric line or electrical plant is provided by [F1an electricity distributor] in pursuance of section 16(1) above, the [F1distributor] may require any expenses reasonably incurred in providing it to be defrayed by the person requiring the [F1connection] to such extent as is reasonable in all the circumstances.
F2(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F2(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F3(3A)Schedule 5B (reimbursement of persons who have met expenses) has effect.]
(4)Any reference in this section [F4and Schedule 5B] to any expenses reasonably incurred in providing an electric line or electrical plant includes a reference to the capitalised value of any expenses likely to be so incurred in [F5continuing to provide it]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 19(1) substituted (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 46(2); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F2S. 19(2)(3) omitted (6.4.2017) by virtue of Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), ss. 52(2)(a), 57(7)(c); S.I. 2017/108, reg. 2 (with reg. 3)
F3S. 19(3A) inserted (6.4.2017) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), ss. 52(2)(b), 57(7)(c); S.I. 2017/108, reg. 2
F4Words in s. 19(4) inserted (6.4.2017) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), ss. 52(2)(c), 57(7)(c); S.I. 2017/108, reg. 2
F5Words in s. 19(4) substituted (16.5.2001 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 46(5); S.I. 2001/1781, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-10); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)