Part 1Gas Importation and Storage

Chapter 2Importation and storage of combustible gas

Enforcement

I113Inspectors

1

The F1OGA may appoint persons to act as inspectors to assist in carrying out the functions of the F1OGA under this Chapter.

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3

The Secretary of State may make regulations about—

a

the powers and duties of inspectors appointed under this section;

b

the powers and duties of any other person acting on the directions of the F3OGA in connection with a function under this Chapter;

c

the facilities and assistance to be accorded to persons mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).

4

The powers conferred by virtue of subsection (3) may include powers of a kind specified in section 108(4) of the Environment Act 1995 (c. 25) (powers of entry, investigation, etc).

5

Any regulations under this section may provide for the creation of offences which are punishable—

a

on summary conviction by a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or such lesser amount as is specified in the regulations, and

b

on conviction on indictment by a fine.

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Before making any regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult the OGA.