Utilities Act 2000

38 (1) Section 64(1) (interpretation of Part I) is amended as follows.

(2) After the definition of “authorised area” there is inserted—

““authorised distributor” means a person who is authorised by a licence or exemption to distribute electricity;

“authorised supplier” means a person who is authorised by a licence or exemption to supply electricity;

“distribute”, in relation to electricity, has the meaning given by section 4(4), and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly;”.

(3) In the definition of “electrical plant” after “transmission” there is inserted “, distribution”.

(4) After the definition of “electric line” there is inserted—

““electricity distributor” and “electricity supplier” have the meanings given by section 6(9).”

(5) After the definition of “licence” there is inserted—

““licensable activity” means an activity which, if carried on without the authority of a licence or exemption, constitutes an offence under section 4(1);.”

(6) In the definition of “prescribed”, for the words from “except” to “made” there is substituted “means prescribed by regulations made, unless the context otherwise requires,”.

(7) After the definition of “relevant condition” there is inserted—

““special connection agreement” means a special agreement under section 22;.”

(8) The definition of “private electricity supplier”, the definition of “public electricity supplier” and the definition of “tariff customer” shall be omitted.