Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021, Section 50 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 28 May 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(1)A local authority may vary a heat network zone situated in its area if the heat network zone was designated by the local authority under section 46(1).
(2)In considering whether to vary a heat network zone under subsection (1), a local authority must have regard to the matters mentioned in section 48(1).
(3)Before deciding whether to vary a heat network zone under subsection (1), a local authority must consult such persons, and in such manner, as the Scottish Ministers may specify by regulations.
(4)Having had regard to the matters mentioned in section 48(1) and complied with the requirements under subsection (3), the local authority may—
(a)vary the heat network zone, or
(b)decide not to vary the heat network zone.
(5)If the local authority varies the heat network zone, it must—
(a)identify the area of the heat network zone as varied in a document by reference to a map,
(b)specify in the document the day on which the variation takes effect, and
(c)publish the document in such manner as the Scottish Ministers may specify by regulations.
Commencement Information
I1S. 50 in force at 16.1.2023 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2022/376, reg. 2, sch.
I2S. 50 in force at 30.5.2023 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2023/148, reg. 2(1)(2)(e)
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