(1)The Secretary of State may make regulations prescribing model clauses for licences.
(2)Subject to subsection (3), the model clauses, as they have effect at the time a licence is granted, are deemed to be incorporated into the licence.
(3)The [F1OGA] may decide to exclude or modify one or more of those model clauses in the case of a particular licence.
[F2(4)Before making any regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult the OGA.]
Textual Amendments
F1Word in s. 7(3) substituted (1.10.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), s. 84(3), Sch. 1 para. 45(2); S.I. 2016/920, reg. 2(a)
F2S. 7(4) inserted (1.10.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), s. 84(3), Sch. 1 para. 45(3); S.I. 2016/920, reg. 2(a)
Commencement Information
I1S. 7 in force at 13.11.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/2809, art. 2 (with art. 4)