PART 2

Heat network consent

Introductory

Exemptions from requirement for heat network consent
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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.