Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021

[F112AEnforcement provisions under Part 8 of the Energy Act 2023 appliedS

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(1)The conditions of a heat networks licence may be enforced as if—

(a)they were conditions of a heat network authorisation, as defined in paragraph 13 of Schedule 18 to the Energy Act 2023, conferred on the person holding the heat networks licence; and

(b)the licensing authority were the Regulator as defined in section 217 of that Act.

(2)However, any offences created under Part 8 of the Energy Act 2023 have effect for the purpose of subsection (1) as if they were each triable only summarily and punishable on conviction with imprisonment for a period not exceeding 3 months or a fine not exceeding level 1 on the standard scale (or both).]

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