PART 2Heat network consent
Introductory
19Exemptions from requirement for heat network consent
(1)
The Scottish Ministers may by regulations provide that the requirement imposed by section 18(1) does not apply—
(a)
in circumstances specified in the regulations,
(b)
in relation to heat networks of a description specified in the regulations.
(2)
Regulations under subsection (1) may grant an exemption—
(a)
either—
(i)
indefinitely, or
(ii)
for a period specified in the regulations,
(b)
either—
(i)
unconditionally, or
(ii)
subject to conditions specified in the regulations.
(3)
Regulations under subsection (1) may make different provision for different areas.