The Measuring Instruments (Active Electrical Energy Meters) Regulations 2006

Enforcement authority

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14.—(1) The following authorities shall enforce these Regulations—

(a)GEMA, in relation to England, Wales and Scotland;

(b)NIAER, in relation to Northern Ireland;

(c)GEMA, in relation to Northern Ireland, to the extent that any arrangements entered into in accordance with regulation 25 provide that GEMA is to act on behalf of NIAER for, or in connection with, the carrying out of the functions conferred on NIAER under this Part;

(d)any other third party designated to act on behalf of GEMA or (in relation to Northern Ireland) NIAER.

(2) No proceedings for an offence under these Regulations may be instituted in England and Wales, except by or on behalf of an enforcement authority.

(3) Nothing in this regulation shall authorise an enforcement authority to bring proceedings in Scotland for an offence.