Part 1

Gas Importation and Storage
Chapter 2

Importation and storage of combustible gas

Enforcement

Inspectors
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1
The Secretary of State may appoint persons to act as inspectors to assist in carrying out the functions of the Secretary of State under this Chapter.
2
The Secretary of State may make payments, by way of remuneration or otherwise, to inspectors appointed under this section.
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 Secretary of State 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.