PART IVTRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

Conversion of existing electricity supply licences41

1

In this regulation—

a

references to an existing supply licence are to a licence under Article 10(2) of the 1992 Order which is in force immediately before the commencement date; and

b

references to the commencement date are to the date on which regulation 6 comes into operation.

2

An existing supply licence shall have effect on and after the commencement date—

a

as a licence under Article 10(1)(c) of the 1992 Order (as amended by these Regulations); and

b

with such incidental, consequential and supplementary modifications as appear to the Authority to be necessary or expedient.

3

Modifications under paragraph (2)(b) may relate to—

a

the terms of a licence; or

b

the conditions of a licence.

4

As soon as practicable after the commencement date, the Authority shall publish the text of each licence modified under this regulation.

5

Before modifying any licence under paragraph (2)(b), the Authority shall consult the holder of the licence in such manner as it considers appropriate.

6

Paragraph (5) may be satisfied by consultation before, as well as by consultation after, the commencement date.