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28 Prohibition on unlicensed distribution of electricity.E+W+S
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(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;”.
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