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Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021

Compensation
Section 32: Compensation on modification or revocation of heat network consent

75.Subsection (1) provides that the Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision for the payment of compensation to the holder of a heat network consent if a consent is modified or revoked. The regulation making power allows the Scottish Ministers to make provision for the circumstances in which compensation is payable, the calculation of compensation, the procedure for claiming compensation, and the review and appeal of decisions made under the regulations (subsection (2)).

76.Subsection (3) requires the Scottish Ministers to consult local authorities and any other persons they consider appropriate, prior to making regulations under subsection (1).

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