(1)Section 4 of the 1989 Act (prohibition on unlicensed supply etc. of electricity) is amended as follows.
(2)In subsection (1), after paragraph (b) there is inserted—
“(bb)distributes electricity for that purpose;”.
(3)In subsection (4)—
(a)before the definition of “supply” there is inserted—
““distribute”, in relation to electricity, means distribute by means of a distribution system, that is to say, a system which consists (wholly or mainly) of low voltage lines and electrical plant and is used for conveying electricity to any premises or to any other distribution system;”
(b)for the definition of “supply” there is substituted—
““supply”, in relation to electricity, means supply of electricity conveyed by a distribution system to premises other than premises occupied by a licence holder for the purpose of carrying on the activities which he is authorised by his licence to carry on;”.
Commencement Information
I1S. 28 wholly in force at 1.10.2000; s. 28 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 110(2); s. 28(3)(a) in force for certain purposes at 7.11.2000 by S.I. 2000/2974, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-12); s. 28(3)(a) in force for certain purposes at 20.12.2000 by S.I. 2000/3343, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-15); s. 28(1)(2)(3)(b) in force for all purposes and s. 28(3)(a) in force for all remaining purposes at 1.10.2001 by S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)