Exceptions from the general dutiesN.I.
15.—(1) Article 14 does not apply in relation to functions of the Department under—
(a)Article 40 of the Gas Order; or
(b)Article 61.
(2) Article 14 does not apply in relation to anything done by the Authority in the exercise of functions under—
(a)Article 23(3) of the Gas Order; or
(b)Article 8 [F1and Article 8A].
(3) The Authority may nevertheless, when exercising any function under Article 23(3) of the Gas Order, have regard to any matter in respect of which a duty is imposed by Article 14 if it is a matter to which the [F2CMA] could have regard when exercising that function.
(4) The duties imposed by Article 14 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 [F3retained EU obligation] or otherwise).
F1Words in art. 15(2)(b) inserted (15.4.2011) by Gas and Electricity (Internal Markets) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (S.R. 2011/155), reg. 42
F2Word in art. 15(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 2, Sch. 1 para. 238 (with art. 3)
F3Words in art. 15(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/530), regs. 1(1), 138; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)