PART 3Consequential amendments to the Petroleum Act 1998 having effect on the transfer of certain functions to the Scottish Ministers
Petroleum Act 19983
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Part 1 of the Petroleum Act 1998 is amended as follows.
2
In section 3 (licences to search and bore for and get petroleum)—
a
in subsection (1)7, for “Minister” (in both places) substitute “authority”, and
b
in subsection (3)8—
i
for “Secretary of State” substitute “OGA”, and
ii
for “Minister” substitute “authority”.
3
In section 4 (licences: further provisions)—
a
in subsection (1)(e)9, for “he” substitute “the appropriate authority”, and
b
after subsection (3)10 insert—
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Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult the OGA.
4
In section 5(9)11 (existing licences), for “Minister” (in both places) substitute “authority”.
5
In section 5A12 (rights transferred without consent), for “Minister” (in each place) substitute “authority”.
6
In section 5B(1)13 (information), for “Minister” (in both places) substitute “authority”.
7
In section 7(2)(d)14 (ancillary rights), for the words following “included references to” substitute—
i
the Scottish Ministers, in relation to licences granted in relation to the Scottish onshore area, and
ii
the OGA, in relation to other licences
8
In section 8(1)15 (power to inspect plans of mines), for “Minister” (in both places) substitute “authority”.
9
In section 8A16 (interpretation), after subsection (1) insert—
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The “appropriate authority” means—
a
in relation to the Scottish onshore area, the Scottish Ministers;
b
otherwise, the OGA.