The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003

Exceptions from the general dutiesN.I.

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13.—(1) Article 12 does not apply in relation to functions of the Department under—

(a)Article 39, 40, 58, 59 or 60 of the Electricity Order; or

(b)Article 61.

[F1(1A) Article 12 does not apply in relation to the carrying out of functions of the Department or the Authority to which Article 9 of the SEM Order applies.

(1B) For the purposes of Article 9 of the SEM Order, the interests of Northern Ireland consumers include their interests in the fulfilment by the Authority when carrying out functions to which that Article applies, of the objectives set out in [F2Article 58(a) to (c), (d) (except insofar as it relates to heat) and (e) to (h)] of the Electricity Directive.]

(2) Article 12 does not apply in relation to anything done by the Authority—

(a)in the exercise of functions relating to the determination of disputes; or

(b)in the exercise of functions under—

(i)Article 46(3) of the Electricity Order; or

(ii)Article 8 [F3and Article 8A].

(3) The Authority may nevertheless, when exercising any function under Article 46 (3) of the Electricity Order, have regard to any matter in respect of which a duty is imposed by Article 12 if it is a matter to which the [F4CMA] could have regard when exercising that function.

(4) The duties imposed by Article 12 do not affect the obligation of the Authority or the Department to perform or comply with any other duty or requirement (whether arising under this Order or another statutory provision, by virtue of any Community obligation or otherwise).