Modification of the Electricity Act 1989

2.  In the Electricity Act 1989(1)—

(a)in subsection (6) of section 36D(2) (proceedings for questioning certain decisions under section 36), and

(b)in sub-paragraph (6) of paragraph 5B (proceedings for questioning certain decisions under paragraph 3(2)) of Schedule 8,

for the definition of “relevant waters”, substitute—

““relevant waters” means—

(a)

waters in or adjacent to Great Britain which are between the mean low water mark and the seaward limits of the territorial sea; and

(b)

waters in the area designated by the Renewable Energy Zone (Designation of Area) (Scottish Ministers) Order 2005(3) as the area in which the Scottish Ministers are to have functions.”.

(1)

1989 c.29. For relevant amendments see below.

(2)

Section 36D and paragraph 5B of Schedule 8 are inserted into the Electricity Act 1989 by the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/374).