PART 1Heat networks licences
F1Enforcement
12AEnforcement provisions under Part 8 of the Energy Act 2023 applied
(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).