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The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006

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  • art. 23(1A)(b) words substituted by S.I. 2019/93, Sch. 1 para. 12A(2) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/1245 reg. 27 (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. The affecting statutory instrument has no legal effect. It was made under a procedure which meant that it ceased to have effect 28 days after signing unless it was debated and approved in Parliament within that time. It was not debated and approved within 28 days, so it has expired with no effect.)
  • art. 27(6A)(b) words substituted by S.I. 2019/93, Sch. 1 para. 12A(3) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/1245 reg. 27 (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. The affecting statutory instrument has no legal effect. It was made under a procedure which meant that it ceased to have effect 28 days after signing unless it was debated and approved in Parliament within that time. It was not debated and approved within 28 days, so it has expired with no effect.)
  • art. 29(3)(a) word inserted by S.I. 2019/93 Sch. 1 para. 12(2) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Sch. 1 para. 12(2)(3) substituted immediately before IP completion day by S.I. 2020/1343, regs. 1(1), 24)
  • art. 29(3)(a) word inserted by S.I. 2019/93, Sch. 1 para. 12A(4)(a) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/1245 reg. 27 (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. The affecting statutory instrument has no legal effect. It was made under a procedure which meant that it ceased to have effect 28 days after signing unless it was debated and approved in Parliament within that time. It was not debated and approved within 28 days, so it has expired with no effect.)
  • art. 29(3)(c) omitted by S.I. 2019/93 Sch. 1 para. 12(3) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Sch. 1 para. 12(2)(3) substituted immediately before IP completion day by S.I. 2020/1343, regs. 1(1), 24)
  • art. 29(3)(c)(d) omitted by virtue of S.I. 2019/93, Sch. 1 para. 12A(4)(b) (as substituted) by S.I. 2019/1245 reg. 27 (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. The affecting statutory instrument has no legal effect. It was made under a procedure which meant that it ceased to have effect 28 days after signing unless it was debated and approved in Parliament within that time. It was not debated and approved within 28 days, so it has expired with no effect.)
  • art. 29(3)(d) omitted by S.I. 2019/93 Sch. 1 para. 12(3) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Sch. 1 para. 12(2)(3) substituted immediately before IP completion day by S.I. 2020/1343, regs. 1(1), 24)
  • art. 293(6) words substituted by 2015 c. 8 (N.I.) Sch. 3 para. 2(a)
  • art. 297 omitted by 2015 c. 8 (N.I.) Sch. 3 para. 3 Sch. 4
  • art. 300(1)(b) words omitted by 2015 c. 8 (N.I.) Sch. 3 para. 4 Sch. 4

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  1. Introductory TextNext Match

  2. PART I INTRODUCTORYPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 1.Title and commencementPrevious MatchNext Match

    2. 2.InterpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

  3. PART II REGULATORY AUTHORITIES AND GENERAL DUTIESPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility RegulationPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 3.The AuthorityPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 4.Forward work programme of the AuthorityPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 5.Annual report of the AuthorityPrevious MatchNext Match

    2. General dutiesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 6.General duties with respect to water industryPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 7.Guidance on social and environmental mattersPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 8.General environmental and recreational dutiesPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 9.Environmental duties with respect to areas of special interestPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 10.Codes of practice with respect to environmental and recreational dutiesPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. 11.Co-operation between water regulatorsPrevious MatchNext Match

      7. 12.General duties with respect to the water industryPrevious MatchNext Match

  4. PART III APPOINTMENT AND REGULATION OF UNDERTAKERSPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. CHAPTER I APPOINTMENTSPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Making of appointmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 13.Appointment of relevant undertakersPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 14.Continuity of appointments, replacement appointments, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 15.Procedure with respect to appointments and variationsPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 16.Duties affecting making of appointments and variationsPrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 17.Transitional provision with respect to replacement appointmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. Conditions of appointmentPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 18.Power to impose conditionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 19.Determinations under conditions of appointmentPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. Modification of appointment conditionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 20.Modification by agreementPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 21.Modification references to CMAPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 22.References under Article 21: time limitsPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 23.References under Article 21: powers of investigationPrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 24.Reports on modification referencesPrevious MatchNext Match

        6. 25.Modifications following reportPrevious MatchNext Match

        7. 26.CMA's power of veto following reportPrevious MatchNext Match

        8. 27.CMA's power of veto following report: supplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

        9. 28.Modification by order under other statutory provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. CompetitionPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 29.Functions of the Authority with respect to competitionPrevious MatchNext Match

    2. CHAPTER II ENFORCEMENT AND INSOLVENCYPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Enforcement ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 30.Orders for securing compliance with certain provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 31.Exceptions to the duty to enforcePrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 32.Procedure for enforcement ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 33.Validity and effect of enforcement ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 34.Effect of enforcement orderPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. Financial penaltiesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 35.Financial penaltiesPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 36.Statement of policy with respect to penaltiesPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 37.Time limits on the imposition of financial penaltiesPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 38.Interest and payment of instalmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 39.AppealsPrevious MatchNext Match

        6. 40.Recovery of penaltiesPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. Special administration ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 41.Meaning and effect of special administration orderPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 42.Special administration orders made on application of Department or AuthorityPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 43.Power to make special administration order on winding-up petitionPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. Restrictions on voluntary winding up and insolvency proceedingsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 44.Restrictions on voluntary winding up and insolvency proceedingsPrevious MatchNext Match

    3. CHAPTER III CONSUMER PROTECTION: THE GENERAL CONSUMER COUNCILPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 45.The General Consumer Council: preliminaryPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 46.Forward work programme of the CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 47.Co-operation between the Council and other authoritiesPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 48.Acquisition and review of informationPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 49.Provision of advice and information to public authorities and other personsPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. 50.Provision of information to consumersPrevious MatchNext Match

      7. 51.Power to publish information and advice about consumer mattersPrevious MatchNext Match

      8. 52.Provision of information to the CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match

      9. 53.Provision of information by the CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match

      10. 54.Articles 52 and 53: supplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

      11. 55.Consumer complaintsPrevious MatchNext Match

      12. 56.Power of the Council to investigate other mattersPrevious MatchNext Match

      13. 57.Restrictions on disclosure of information by the CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match

      14. 58.Duty to consult the CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match

      15. 59.Provision of statistical information about complaintsPrevious MatchNext Match

    4. CHAPTER IV MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTARYPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. MiscellaneousPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 60.General duty of the Authority to keep matters under reviewPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 61.Determination of disputes by the AuthorityPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 62.Remuneration and standards of performancePrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 63.Procedure for dealing with complaintsPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. SupplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 64.Interpretation of Part IIIPrevious MatchNext Match

  5. PART IV WATER SUPPLYPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. CHAPTER I GENERAL DUTIES OF WATER UNDERTAKERSPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. General water supply dutiesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 65.General duty to maintain water supply system, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 66.Standards of performance in connection with water supplyPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 67.Information with respect to levels of performancePrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 68.Information to be given to customers about overall performancePrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 69.Procedure for making regulations under Article 66Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Water resource management and drought plansPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 70.Water resources management plans: preparation ...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 70A.Water resources management plans: review, consultation, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 71.Water resources management plans: publication and representationsPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 72.Water resources management plans: supplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 73.Drought plans: preparation ...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 73A.Combination of water resources management plans and drought plansPrevious MatchNext Match

    2. CHAPTER II SUPPLY DUTIESPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Major suppliesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 74.Bulk suppliesPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 75.Variation and termination of bulk supply agreementsPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 76.Duty to comply with water main requisitionPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 77.Financial conditions of compliancePrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 78.Determination of completion date and routes for requisitioned mainPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. Domestic connectionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 79.Duty to make connections with mainPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 80.Duty to carry out ancillary works for the purpose of making domestic connectionPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 81.Conditions of connection concerning meteringPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 82.Conditions of connection with water mainPrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 83.Interest on sums deposited in pursuance of the deposit conditionPrevious MatchNext Match

        6. 84.Restrictions on imposition of condition requiring separate service pipesPrevious MatchNext Match

        7. 85.Time for performance of connection etc. dutiesPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. Adoption of water mains and service pipesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 86.Agreements to adopt water main or service pipe at a future datePrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 87.Appeals with respect to adoptionPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 88.Financial conditions of compliancePrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 89.Prohibition on connection without adoptionPrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 90.Articles 86 to 89: supplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. Domestic suppliesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 91.The domestic supply dutyPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 92.Conditions of compliance with domestic supply dutyPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 93.Enforcement of domestic supply dutyPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. Other suppliesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 94.Supplies for non-domestic purposesPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 95.Determinations on requests for non-domestic suppliesPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 96.Duty to provide a supply of water etc. for fire-fightingPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 97.Specially requested fire hydrantsPrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 98.Supplies for other public purposesPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. DisconnectionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 99.Disconnections for the carrying out of necessary worksPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 100.Disconnections for non-payment of chargesPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 101.Disconnections at request of customerPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 102.General duties of undertakers with respect to disconnectionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      7. Use of limiting devicesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 103.Prohibition of use of limiting devicesPrevious MatchNext Match

      8. Means of supplyPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 104.Supply by means of separate service pipesPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 105.Duties of undertakers as respects constancy and pressurePrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 106.Requirements by undertaker for maintaining pressurePrevious MatchNext Match

    3. CHAPTER III QUALITY AND SUFFICIENCY OF SUPPLYPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Standards of wholesomenessPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 107.Standards of wholesomenessPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. General obligations of water undertakersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 108.Duties of water undertakers with respect to water qualityPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 109.Regulations for preserving water qualityPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 110.Offence of supplying water unfit for human consumptionPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. Waste, contamination, misuse, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 111.Waste from water sourcesPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 112.Contamination of water sourcesPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 113.Offences of contaminating, wasting and misusing water, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 114.Regulations for preventing contamination, waste, etc and with respect to water fittingsPrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 115.Power to prevent damage and to take steps to prevent contamination, waste, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 116.Temporary hosepipe bansPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. Insufficient or unwholesome piped suppliesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 117.Functions of the Department where piped supplies insufficient or unwholesomePrevious MatchNext Match

      5. Private suppliesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 118.General functions of DOE in relation to private suppliesPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 119.Remedial powers in relation to private suppliesPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 120.Confirmation of private supply noticesPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 121.Enforcement and variation of private supply noticePrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 122.Powers to do works in relation to private suppliesPrevious MatchNext Match

        6. 123.Power of DOE to obtain information relating to private suppliesPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. EnforcementPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 124.Rights of entryPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 125.Assessors for the enforcement of water qualityPrevious MatchNext Match

    4. CHAPTER IV FLUORIDATIONPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 126.Fluoridation of water supplies at request of DHSSPSPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 127.Target concentration of fluoridePrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 128.Fluoridation arrangements: determination of termsPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 129.Fluoridation arrangements: compliancePrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 130.Power to vary permitted fluoridation agentsPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. 131.Power to vary target concentration of fluoridePrevious MatchNext Match

      7. 132.ConsultationPrevious MatchNext Match

      8. 133.Indemnities in respect of fluoridationPrevious MatchNext Match

      9. 134.Review of fluoridationPrevious MatchNext Match

    5. CHAPTER V SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS OF PART IVPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 135.Power to give effect to international agreements etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 136.InterpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

  6. PART V USE OF WATERPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. CHAPTER I DROUGHTPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Drought ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 137.Power to make drought ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 138.Provisions and duration of drought orderPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 139.Provisions of drought order restricting use of waterPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 140.Provisions of drought order with respect to abstraction and dischargesPrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 141.Works under drought ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

        6. 142.Compensation and charges where drought order madePrevious MatchNext Match

        7. 143.Offences against drought orderPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. InterpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 144.Interpretation of this ChapterPrevious MatchNext Match

    2. CHAPTER II PROMOTION OF THE EFFICIENT USE OF WATERPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 145.Duty to promote efficient use of waterPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 146.Power of the Authority to impose requirements on water undertakersPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 147.Publicity of requirements imposed under Article 146Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 148.Information as to compliance with requirements under Article 146Previous MatchNext Match

  7. PART VI SEWERAGE SERVICESPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. CHAPTER I GENERAL FUNCTIONS OF SEWERAGE UNDERTAKERSPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Principal duties and standards of performancePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 149.General duty to provide sewerage systemPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 150.Standards of performance in connection with provision of sewerage servicesPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 151.Information with respect to levels of performancePrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 152.Procedure for regulations under Article 150Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 153.Information to be given to customers about overall performancePrevious MatchNext Match

    2. CHAPTER II PROVISION OF SEWERAGE SERVICESPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Requisition of public sewer or lateral drainPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 154.Duty to comply with sewer and lateral drain requisitionPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 155.Financial conditions of compliancePrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 156.Determination of completion date and route for requisitioned sewer or lateral drainPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. Provision of sewers other than by requisitionPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 157.Further duty to provide sewersPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 158.Power to construct lateral drains following provision of public sewerPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. Adoption of sewers , sustainable drainage systems and waste water treatment worksPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 159.Adoption of sewers , sustainable drainage systems and waste water treatment worksPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 160.Adoption under Article 159: supplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 161.Agreements to adopt sewer, drain , sustainable drainage system or waste water treatment works at future datePrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 162.Appeals with respect to adoptionPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. Communication of drains and private sewers with public sewersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 163.Right to communicate with public sewersPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 163A.Communication as of right only where adoption agreement entered intoPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 164.Right of sewerage undertaker to undertake the making of communications with public sewersPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 165.Communication works by person entitled to communicationPrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 166.Unlawful communicationsPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. Connections between public sewersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 167.New connections with public sewersPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. Provisions protecting public sewersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 168.Restrictions on use of public sewersPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 169.Requirement that proposed drain , sewer or sustainable drainage system be constructed so as to form part of general systemPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 170.Power to alter drainage system of premises in areaPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 171.Power to investigate defective drain , sewer or sustainable drainage system Previous MatchNext Match

      7. Use of pipes for sewerage purposesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 172.Use of road drains as sewers and vice versaPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 173.Power to close or restrict use of public sewerPrevious MatchNext Match

      8. Interpretation of Chapter IIPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 174.Interpretation of Chapter IIPrevious MatchNext Match

    3. CHAPTER III TRADE EFFLUENTPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Consent for discharge of trade effluent into public sewerPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 175.Consent required for discharge of trade effluent into public sewerPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. Consents on an applicationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 176.Application for consentPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 177.Transfer of consentPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 178.Applications for the discharge of special category effluentPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 179.Conditions of consentPrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 180.Appeals to the Authority with respect to decisions on applications etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 181.Appeals with respect to the discharge of special category effluentPrevious MatchNext Match

        7. 182.Variation of consentsPrevious MatchNext Match

        8. 183.Variations within time limitPrevious MatchNext Match

        9. 184.Appeals with respect to variations of consentPrevious MatchNext Match

        10. 185.Review by DOE of consents relating to special category effluentPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. Application for variation of time for discharge Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 186.Application for variation of time for dischargePrevious MatchNext Match

      4. Agreements with respect to the disposal etc. of trade effluent Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 187.Agreements with respect to the disposal etc. of trade effluentPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 188.Reference to DOE of agreements relating to special category effluentPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 189.Review by DOE of agreements relating to special category effluentPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. References and reviews relating to special category effluentPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 190.Powers and procedure on references and reviewsPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 191.Effect of determination on reference or reviewPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 192.Compensation in respect of determinations made for the protection of public health etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. Supplemental provisions of Chapter IIIPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 193.Restrictions on power to fix charges under Chapter IIIPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 194.Power of DOE to require information for the purpose of its functions in relation to special category effluentPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 195.Evidence from meters etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 196.Statement of case on appealPrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 197.Meaning of “special category effluent”Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 198.Power to apply Chapter III to specified activitiesPrevious MatchNext Match

      7. Interpretation of Chapter IIIPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 199.Interpretation of Chapter IIIPrevious MatchNext Match

  8. PART VII FINANCIAL PROVISIONSPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. CHAPTER I CHARGESPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Manner of fixing chargesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 200.Powers of undertakers to chargePrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 201.Charges schemesPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 202.Regulations as to provisions to be included in charges schemesPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 203.Liability for chargesPrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 204.Right of consumer to elect for charging by reference to volumePrevious MatchNext Match

        6. 205.Restriction on undertakers' power to require fixing of charges by reference to volumePrevious MatchNext Match

        7. 206.Connection chargesPrevious MatchNext Match

        8. 207.Charging for emergency use of waterPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. MeteringPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 208.Restriction on charging for metering worksPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 209.Further provisions relating to charging by volumePrevious MatchNext Match

      3. Charging for services provided with the help of an undertakerPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 210.Fixing maximum charges for services provided with the help of undertakers' servicesPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 211.Billing disputesPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 212.Interpretation of Chapter IPrevious MatchNext Match

    2. CHAPTER II FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR UNDERTAKERSPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 213.Grants by the Department to relevant undertakersPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 214.Financial assistance where special administration orders madePrevious MatchNext Match

  9. PART VIII UNDERTAKERS' POWERS AND WORKSPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. CHAPTER I UNDERTAKERS' POWERSPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Abstraction and impounding of waterPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 215.Abstraction and impounding of waterPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. Powers in relation to landPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 216.Compulsory acquisitionPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 217.Restriction on disposals of landPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 218.Byelaws with respect to undertakers' waterways and landPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. Pipe-layingPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 219.Power to lay pipes in a streetPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 220.Power to lay pipes in other landPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. Other works powersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 221.Power to carry out works and discharge surface water for sewerage purposesPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 222.Power to deal with foul water and pollutionPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 223.Works in connection with meteringPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 224.Power to fit stopcocksPrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 225.Agreements for works with respect to water sourcesPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. Powers to discharge waterPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 226.Discharges for works purposesPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 227.Consents for certain discharges under Article 226Previous MatchNext Match

      6. Compulsory works ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 228.Compulsory works ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

      7. Entry to land, etc. by relevant undertakersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 229.Entry for works purposesPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 230.Power to carry out surveys and search for waterPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 231.Entry etc. for other purposesPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 232.Entry for sewerage purposesPrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 233.Entry for metering purposesPrevious MatchNext Match

        6. 234.Regulations as to taking of, and dealing with, samplesPrevious MatchNext Match

        7. 235.Impersonation of persons entitled to entryPrevious MatchNext Match

    2. CHAPTER II PROTECTION OF UNDERTAKERS' WORKS, APPARATUS, ETC.Previous MatchNext Match

      1. Protection of apparatus in generalPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 236.Offences of interference with works, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Protection of metersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 237.Offence of tampering with a meterPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 238.Consent for the purposes of Article 237Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 239.Financial obligations with respect to any interference with a meterPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 240.Obstruction of works, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. CHAPTER III SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS WITH RESPECT TO UNDERTAKERS' POWERSPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Vesting of works in undertakerPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 241.Vesting of works in undertakerPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 242.Compensation for loss or damage caused by works etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 243.Complaints with respect to the exercise of works powers on private land, etcPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 244.Codes of practice with respect to work on private landPrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 245.Protection for particular undertakingsPrevious MatchNext Match

        6. 246.Power of certain undertakers to alter public sewers, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        7. 247.Duty to move pipes etc. in certain casesPrevious MatchNext Match

        8. 248.Protective provisions in respect of watercourses etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        9. 249.Works in tidal lands etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        10. 250.Power to sell materials deriving from worksPrevious MatchNext Match

        11. 251.Rights as to sewagePrevious MatchNext Match

      2. InterpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 252.Interpretation of Part VIIIPrevious MatchNext Match

  10. PART IX INFORMATIONPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. Registers, maps etcPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 253.The Authority's registerPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 254.Reasons for decisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 255.Trade effluent registersPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 256.Register for the purposes of works dischargesPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 257.Maps of waterworksPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. 258.Sewer mapsPrevious MatchNext Match

    2. Publication of certain information and advicePrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 259.Publication of certain information and advicePrevious MatchNext Match

    3. Powers to acquire and duties to provide informationPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 260.Duties of undertakers to provide the Department with informationPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 261.Power to require information for enforcement purposesPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 262.Provision of information to sewerage undertakers with respect to trade effluent dischargesPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 263.Exchange of metering information between undertakersPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 264.Information sharing for purposes of special provision in charges schemePrevious MatchNext Match

    4. Restriction on disclosure of informationPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 265.Restriction on disclosure of informationPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 266.Unauthorised disclosure of information relating to particular personsPrevious MatchNext Match

    5. Provision of false informationPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 267.Provision of false informationPrevious MatchNext Match

  11. PART X REORGANISATION OF THE INDUSTRYPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. IntroductoryPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 268.Interpretation of this PartPrevious MatchNext Match

    2. The successor companyPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 269.The successor companyPrevious MatchNext Match

    3. Transfer to successor company of certain assets and liabilities of the DepartmentPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 270.Transfer schemePrevious MatchNext Match

    4. Ownership of the successor companyPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 271.Initial Departmental holding in the successor companyPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 272.Departmental investment in securities of the successor companyPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 273.Disposal of securities, etcPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 274.Exercise of Departmental powers through nomineesPrevious MatchNext Match

    5. Finances of the successor companyPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 275.Statutory reservesPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 276.Accounts, etc. of successor companyPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 277.Restrictions on borrowing, charging, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 278.Departmental lending, guarantees, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 279.Exercise of certain functions of the Department under this PartPrevious MatchNext Match

  12. PART XI AMENDMENTS TO THE WATER ORDERPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 280.Pollution of waterPrevious MatchNext Match

    2. 281.Relationship of Part II of Water Order with other statutory provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

    3. 282.Charges for transfer of discharge consentPrevious MatchNext Match

    4. 283.Anti-pollution worksPrevious MatchNext Match

    5. 284.Provision of informationPrevious MatchNext Match

    6. 285.Restriction on disclosure of informationPrevious MatchNext Match

    7. 286.Civil liabilityPrevious MatchNext Match

    8. 287.Liability to prosecution for certain offencesPrevious MatchNext Match

    9. 288.Application of Part II of the Water Order to the CrownPrevious MatchNext Match

    10. 289.Matters to be taken into account in exercising certain functions under Part III of Water OrderPrevious MatchNext Match

    11. 290.Discharge consentsPrevious MatchNext Match

    12. 291.Minor amendmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

  13. PART XII MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTALPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. The Water Appeals CommissionPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 292.The Water Appeals CommissionPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 293.Procedure of the Appeals CommissionPrevious MatchNext Match

    2. MiscellaneousPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 294.Directions in the interests of national securityPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 295.Directions for preserving services or mitigating effects of emergencyPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 296.Abolition of Northern Ireland Water CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 297.Safety of reservoirsPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 298.Civil liability of water undertaker for escape of water, etcPrevious MatchNext Match

    3. SupplementalPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 299.ProsecutionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 300.RegulationsPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 301.DirectionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 301A.Consent to receive notices or other documents by electronic communicationPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 302.Power to prescribe formsPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. 302A.Transitional provisions (Environmental Better Regulation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016)Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 303.Local inquiriesPrevious MatchNext Match

      8. 304.Construction of provision conferring powers by reference to undertakers' functionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      9. 305.Local statutory provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

      10. 306.Supplementary, incidental, consequential, transitional provision etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      11. 307.Application to the CrownPrevious MatchNext Match

      12. 308.Amendments and repealsPrevious MatchNext Match

  14. SignaturePrevious MatchNext Match

  15. SCHEDULES

    1. SCHEDULE 1Previous MatchNext Match

      TRANSITIONAL PROVISION ON TERMINATION OF APPOINTMENTSPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Cases where Schedule appliesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) This Schedule applies in each of the cases specified...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Making and effect of schemePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.(1) The existing appointee, acting with the consent of the...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Contents of schemePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 3.(1) A scheme under this Schedule— (a) shall specify the...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Transfer of appointmentPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4.(1) Where a scheme under this Schedule is made in...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Employment contractsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 5.(1) This paragraph applies if rights and liabilities under a...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. Effect on third partiesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 6.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where (apart from that sub-paragraph) a...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. External assets, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 7.(1) This paragraph applies in any case where a scheme...Previous MatchNext Match

      8. Further transitional provisionPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 8.(1) The Department may, if it thinks it appropriate to...Previous MatchNext Match

    2. SCHEDULE 2Previous MatchNext Match

      PREMISES NOT TO BE DISCONNECTED FOR NON-PAYMENT OF CHARGESPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 1.(1) Any dwelling which is occupied by a person as...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 2.(1) Any house in multiple occupation which does not constitute...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 3.(1) Accommodation for the elderly in which a person has...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 4.A hospital within the meaning of Article 2(2) of the...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 5.(1) Premises used— (a) for the provision of primary medical...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 6.Any of the following (within the meaning of the Health...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 7.A school within the meaning of the Education and Libraries...Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 8.(1) Premises used by— (a) an institution of further education...Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 9.Premises used for the provision of day care for children...Previous MatchNext Match

      10. 10.A prison, young offenders centre or juvenile justice centre. Previous MatchNext Match

      11. 11.Any premises which are used solely for detaining persons under...Previous MatchNext Match

      12. 12.Premises occupied for the purposes of the police. Previous MatchNext Match

      13. 13.Premises occupied for the purposes of the Northern Ireland Fire...Previous MatchNext Match

      14. 14.Premises occupied for the purposes of the provision of an...Previous MatchNext Match

    3. SCHEDULE 3Previous MatchNext Match

      PROCEDURE FOR ORDERS RELATING TO PRESSURE AND CONSTANCYPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Applications for ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) Where the Authority or a water undertaker applies to...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Supply of copies of draft ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.The applicant for an order under Article 105(5) shall, at...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Modifications of proposalsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 3.(1) On an application for an order under Article 105(5),...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Consideration of objections, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 4.Where an application for an order to which this Schedule...Previous MatchNext Match

    4. SCHEDULE 4Previous MatchNext Match

      RIGHTS OF ENTRYPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. PART I RIGHTS REQUIRING NOTICE FOR ENTRY TO NON-BUSINESS PREMISESPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. Notice of entryPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 1.(1) Where this Part of this Schedule applies to any...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Warrants to exercise rightPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 2.(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (3), if it is shown to...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Supplementary power of person making entryPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 3.Any person entitled to enter any premises by virtue of...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Obstruction of person exercising rightPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 4.Any person who intentionally obstructs any person upon whom a...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. Duty of persons exercising rights to maintain confidentialityPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 5.(1) Without prejudice to Article 265 and subject to sub-paragraphs...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. PART II OTHER RIGHTS OF ENTRY AND RELATED POWERSPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. Notice of EntryPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 6.(1) Without prejudice to any power exercisable by virtue of...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Warrant to exercise right or powerPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 7.(1) If it is shown to the satisfaction of a...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Manner of exercise of right or powerPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 8.A person designated as the person who may exercise any...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Supplementary powers of person making entry, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 9.A person authorised to enter any premises by virtue of...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. Duty to secure premisesPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 10.A person who enters any premises in the exercise of...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. CompensationPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 11.(1) Where any person exercises any right or power to...Previous MatchNext Match

        7. Obstruction of person exercising right or powerPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 12.A person who intentionally obstructs another person acting in the...Previous MatchNext Match

        8. Interpretation of Part IIPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 13.(1) In this Part of this Schedule “relevant authority”, in...Previous MatchNext Match

    5. SCHEDULE 5Previous MatchNext Match

      PROCEEDINGS ON APPLICATION FOR A DROUGHT ORDERPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Notice of application for drought orderPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) The applicant for a drought order shall— Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Objections to, and making of, drought orderPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.(1) If any objection is duly made with respect to...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Notice after making of drought orderPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 3.After a drought order has been made, the person on...Previous MatchNext Match

    6. SCHEDULE 6Previous MatchNext Match

      COMPENSATION IN RESPECT OF DROUGHT ORDERSPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Cases where compensation payablePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) Where a drought order has been made, compensation in...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Claims for compensationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.(1) A claim for compensation under this Schedule shall be...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 3.(1) A claim for compensation under paragraph 1(2) to (5)...Previous MatchNext Match

    7. SCHEDULE 7Previous MatchNext Match

      COMPULSORY ACQUISITION OF LANDPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. PART I COMPULSORY ACQUISITION OF LAND BY RELEVANT UNDERTAKERSPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) Where a relevant undertaker proposes to acquire, otherwise than...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 2.(1) Except with the consent of the Authority, no application...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 3.(1) The power to make a vesting order under paragraph...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 4.(1) Nothing in this Schedule shall authorise the acquisition, without...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 5.Schedule 6 to the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. PART II LAND OF RELEVANT UNDERTAKERS EXCLUDED FROM COMPULSORY PURCHASEPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 6.Where— (a) an application for a vesting order is made...Previous MatchNext Match

    8. SCHEDULE 8Previous MatchNext Match

      PROCEDURE RELATING TO BYELAWS UNDER ARTICLE 218Previous MatchNext Match

      1. Confirmation of byelawsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) Byelaws made by a relevant undertaker under Article 218...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Confirmation with or without modificationsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.(1) Subject to the following sub-paragraphs, where byelaws are submitted...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Commencement of byelawsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 3.(1) The Department may fix the date on which any...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Availability of confirmed byelawsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4.(1) Byelaws made by a relevant undertaker and confirmed under...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Revocation of byelawsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 5.Without prejudice to paragraph (5) of Article 218, if it...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. Proof of byelaws etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 6.The production of a printed copy of byelaws purporting to...Previous MatchNext Match

    9. SCHEDULE 9Previous MatchNext Match

      ORDERS CONFERRING COMPULSORY WORKS POWERSPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Applications for ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) Where a water undertaker applies to the Department for...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Supply of copies of draft ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.A water undertaker applying for a compulsory works order shall,...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Powers on an applicationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 3.(1) On an application for a compulsory works order, the...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Consideration of objections etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 4.(1) If, where an application for a compulsory works order...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Notice after making of orderPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 5.(1) As soon as practicable after a compulsory works order...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. Compulsory acquisition provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 6.The statutory provisions for the time being in force with...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. Compensation in respect of powers other than acquisition powersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 7.(1) If the value of any estate in any relevant...Previous MatchNext Match

      8. Protection of public undertakingsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 8.The provisions of Article 248 and of Part I of...Previous MatchNext Match

      9. InterpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 9.In this Schedule— “compulsory works order” means an order under...Previous MatchNext Match

    10. SCHEDULE 10Previous MatchNext Match

      PROTECTIVE PROVISIONS IN RESPECT OF CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGSPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. PART I PROVISIONS APPLYING GENERALLYPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. General provisions protecting undertakingsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 1.(1) Nothing in this Order conferring power on a relevant...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Protection for statutory powers and jurisdictionPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 2.Nothing in any provision of this Order conferring power on...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Special protection for certain undertakings in respect of street worksPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 3.(1) Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph and...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Protection for electronic communications networks Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 4.Part 10 of Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. PART II FURTHER PROTECTIVE PROVISIONS IN RESPECT OF SEWERAGE POWERSPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. Protection for airports, railways etc.Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 5.(1) Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, nothing in...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Saving for Part I and other powersPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 6.The provisions of this Part of this Schedule are without...Previous MatchNext Match

    11. SCHEDULE 11Previous MatchNext Match

      THE TRANSFER SCHEMEPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. InterpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) In this Schedule— “specified” means specified in the transfer...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Contents of transfer schemePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.(1) The transfer scheme— (a) shall specify the assets and...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Modification of the transfer schemePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 3.(1) If, at any time after the transfer date but...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Proof of title by certificatePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4.A certificate issued by the Department to the effect that—...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Employment contractsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 5.(1) This paragraph applies if rights and liabilities under a...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. Effect on third partiesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 6.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where (apart from that sub-paragraph) a...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. CompensationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 7.(1) Where, in consequence of any provision included in a...Previous MatchNext Match

      8. External assets etc.Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 8.(1) This paragraph applies in any case where the transfer...Previous MatchNext Match

    12. SCHEDULE 12Previous MatchNext Match

      AMENDMENTSPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. The Public Health (Ireland) Act 1878 (c. 52)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) In section 2 for the definition of “sewer” substitute—...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. The Water Supplies and Sewerage Act (Northern Ireland) 1945 (c. 17)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 2.(1) In section 4(1)(a) for “the Ministry of Development” substituted...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. The Requisitioned Land and War Works Act 1948 (c. 17)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 3.The undertaking of a relevant undertaker shall be deemed to...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 4.In section 46(1) at the appropriate places in alphabetical order...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. The Lough Neagh and Lower Bann Drainage and Navigation Act (Northern Ireland) 1955 (c. 15)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 5.In section 2(1)(a) at the end add “ and every...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. The Nuclear Installations Act 1965 (c. 57)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 6.In section 27(1)(c), in the substituted paragraph (ca), after “Northern...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. The Fisheries Act (Northern Ireland) 1966 (c. 17)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 7.In section 11A(5) for “Article 9(1)” substitute “ Article 7A(3)(a)...Previous MatchNext Match

      8. The Mineral Development Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (c. 35)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 8.(1) For the purposes of section 40, where pipes in...Previous MatchNext Match

      9. The Land Registration Act (Northern Ireland) 1970 (c. 18)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 9.In Schedule 11 for paragraph 28 substitute— Any of the following matters under the Water and Sewerage...Previous MatchNext Match

      10. The Drainage (Northern Ireland) Order 1973 (NI 1)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 10.(1) In Article 2(2), in the definition of “the Commission”,...Previous MatchNext Match

      11. The Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 25)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 11.(1) In Part II of Schedule 1, in the entry...Previous MatchNext Match

      12. The Rates (Northern Ireland) Order 1977 (NI 28)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 12.(1) In Article 39E(1)(a), for “for the purposes of water...Previous MatchNext Match

      13. The Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (NI 9)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 13.(1) In Article 30(3)(c) at the end add— Previous MatchNext Match

      14. The Pollution Control and Local Government (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (NI 19)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 14.(1) In Article 42(2)(a) for the words “or the Water...Previous MatchNext Match

      15. The Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (NI 12)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 15.In Part I of Schedule 1, in the entry relating...Previous MatchNext Match

      16. The Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (NI 3)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 16.In Article 88E(2)(b) for “or electricity” substitute “ electricity, water...Previous MatchNext Match

      17. The Judgments Enforcement (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (NI 6)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 17.(1) In Article 2(2), in the definition of “company”, at...Previous MatchNext Match

      18. The Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 18.(1) For the purposes of the Civil Aviation Act 1982,...Previous MatchNext Match

      19. The Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 19.(1) In section 98(9)— (a) in paragraph (c) of the...Previous MatchNext Match

      20. The General Consumer Council (Northern Ireland) Order 1984 (NI 12)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 20.In Schedule 1, in paragraph 10(8) after “consultation with” insert...Previous MatchNext Match

      21. The Nature Conservation and Amenity Lands (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 (NI 1)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 21.(1) A water undertaker or sewerage undertaker shall be deemed...Previous MatchNext Match

      22. The Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 (NI 2)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 22.In Article 3(1), in the definition of “authorised person” after...Previous MatchNext Match

      23. The Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 23.In section 74(3) at the end add— Previous MatchNext Match

      24. The Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (NI 6)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 24.In Articles 418(5)(a) and 453(2) after “under this Order” insert...Previous MatchNext Match

      25. The Business Names (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (NI 7)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 25.In Article 3(1)(c) after “Order 1986” insert “ (or which...Previous MatchNext Match

      26. The Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (NI 20)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 26.In Article 29(3) at the end add— Previous MatchNext Match

      27. The Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (NI19)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 27.(1) In Article 197(3) for sub-paragraph (b) substitute— Previous MatchNext Match

      28. The Food Safety (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (NI 7)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 28.In Article 50(1) for the words from “the Department of...Previous MatchNext Match

      29. The Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (NI 11)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 29.(1) In Article 2(2), at the end of the definition...Previous MatchNext Match

      30. The Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (c. 8)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 30.(1) In section 103B (2A) after paragraph (h) insert— Previous MatchNext Match

      31. The Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (NI 1)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 31.(1) In Schedule 4— (a) in paragraph 1(1) in the...Previous MatchNext Match

      32. The Radioactive Substances Act 1993 (c. 12)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 32.(1) In section 47(1), in paragraph (c) of the definition...Previous MatchNext Match

      33. The Roads (Northern Ireland) Order 1993 (NI 15)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 33.In Article 2(2), in the definition of “statutory undertaker”, after...Previous MatchNext Match

      34. The Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (NI 1)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 34.In Article 49(3) at the end add— Previous MatchNext Match

      35. The Street Works (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 (NI 19)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 35.(1) In Article 7(5)(a) for “the Department” substitute “ the...Previous MatchNext Match

      36. The Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (NI 2)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 36.In Schedule 3— (a) in paragraph 1(1) in the definition...Previous MatchNext Match

      37. The Ombudsman (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (NI 8)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 37.(1) In Schedule 2 , in the entry relating to...Previous MatchNext Match

      38. The Industrial Pollution Control (Northern Ireland) Order 1997(NI 18)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 38.In Article 2(11)(c) for “1973” substitute “ 2006 ”. Previous MatchNext Match

      39. Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (NI 19)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 39.(1) In Article 20 for paragraph (6) substitute— Previous MatchNext Match

      40. The Water (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (NI 6)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 40.(1) In Article 32(12) for “to (9)” substitute “ and...Previous MatchNext Match

      41. The Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 41.In Schedule 7 in paragraph 3(3)(hh), for “1973” substitute “...Previous MatchNext Match

      42. The Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 42.In section 105(6)(l) at the end add “ or the...Previous MatchNext Match

      43. The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 43.In Part VII of Schedule 1 at the appropriate place...Previous MatchNext Match

      44. The Capital Allowances Act 2001 (c. 2)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 44.In section 274(1), in Table B, in item 4 at...Previous MatchNext Match

      45. The Social Security Fraud Act (Northern Ireland) 2001 (c. 17)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 45.In section 4(1) at the end add— Previous MatchNext Match

      46. The Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 46.(1) In section 136(7) at the end add( Previous MatchNext Match

      47. The Company Directors Disqualification (Northern Ireland) Order 2002 (NI 4)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 47.In Article 13E(2)(b) for “Energy” substitute “ Utility ”. Previous MatchNext Match

      48. The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (NI 6)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 48.(1) In Article 2(2) in the definition of “the Authority”...Previous MatchNext Match

      49. The Fire and Rescue Service (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (NI 9)Previous MatchNext Match

        1. 49.(1) In Article 16(2) for “Article 35(2) of the Water...Previous MatchNext Match

    13. SCHEDULE 13Previous MatchNext Match

      REPEALSPrevious MatchNext Match

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