S. 86 wholly in force at 1.10.2001; s. 86 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 110(2); s. 86 in force at 1.10.2001 by S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)

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86 Exemptions from gas licensing.(1)

In subsection (1) of section 6A of the 1986 Act (exemptions from prohibition) the words “, after consultation with the Director,” shall be omitted.

(2)

After subsection (1) of that section there is inserted—(1A)

Before making an order under subsection (1) the Secretary of State shall give notice—

(a)

stating that he proposes to make such an order and setting out the terms of the proposed order;

(b)

stating the reasons why he proposes to make the order in the terms proposed; and

(c)

specifying the time (not being less than 28 days from the date of publication of the notice) within which representations with respect to the proposals may be made,

and shall consider any representations which are duly made in respect of the proposals and not withdrawn.

(1B)

The notice required by subsection (1A) shall be given—

(a)

by serving a copy of it on the Authority and the Council; and

(b)

by publishing it in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of those likely to be affected by the proposed order.

(3)

For subsections (2) and (3) of that section there is substituted—(2)

Notice of an exemption granted to a person shall be given—

(a)

by serving a copy of the exemption on him; and

(b)

by publishing the exemption in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of other persons who may be affected by it.

(2A)

Notice of an exemption granted to persons of a class shall be given by publishing the exemption in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of—

(a)

persons of that class; and

(b)

other persons who may be affected by it.

(3)

An exemption may be granted—

(a)

indefinitely; or

(b)

for a period specified in, or determined by or under, the exemption.

(4)

For subsection (5) of that section there is substituted—(5)

The Secretary of State may by order revoke an order by which an exemption was granted to a person or vary an order by which more than one exemption was so granted so as to terminate any of the exemptions—

(a)

at the person’s request;

(b)

in accordance with any provision of the order by which the exemption was granted; or

(c)

if it appears to the Secretary of State inappropriate that the exemption should continue to have effect.

(6)

The Secretary of State may by order revoke an order by which an exemption was granted to persons of a class or vary an order by which more than one exemption was so granted so as to terminate any of the exemptions—

(a)

in accordance with any provision of the order by which the exemption was granted; or

(b)

if it appears to the Secretary of State inappropriate that the exemption should continue to have effect.

(7)

The Secretary of State may by direction withdraw an exemption granted to persons of a class from any person of that class—

(a)

at the person’s request;

(b)

in accordance with any provision of the order by which the exemption was granted; or

(c)

if it appears to the Secretary of State inappropriate that the exemption should continue to have effect in the case of the person.

(8)

Before—

(a)

making an order under subsection (5)(b) or (c) or (6); or

(b)

giving a direction under subsection (7)(b) or (c),

the Secretary of State shall consult the Authority and give notice of his proposal to do so (with reasons) and of a period within which representations may be made to him.

(9)

The notice under subsection (8) shall be given—

(a)

where the Secretary of State is proposing to make an order under subsection (5)(b) or (c), by serving a copy of it on the person to whom the exemption was granted;

(b)

where he is proposing to make an order under subsection (6), by publishing it in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of persons of the class of persons to whom the exemption was granted; and

(c)

where he is proposing to give a direction under subsection (7)(b) or (c), by serving a copy of it on the person from whom he proposes to withdraw the exemption.

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