[F1(1)]The Secretary of State may by regulations—
(a)prescribe the persons, or classes of persons, by whom an application for a licence may be made;
(b)prescribe requirements which must be met by, or in relation to, a person who makes an application;
(c)prescribe the manner in which an application must be made;
(d)prescribe the information which an application must contain and any documents which must accompany it;
F2(e). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F3(2)Before making any regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult the OGA.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 5 renumbered as s. 5(1) (1.10.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), s. 84(3), Sch. 1 para. 43(2); S.I. 2016/920, reg. 2(a)
F2S. 5(1)(e) omitted (1.10.2016) by virtue of Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), s. 84(3), Sch. 1 para. 43(3); S.I. 2016/920, reg. 2(a)
F3S. 5(2) inserted (1.10.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), s. 84(3), Sch. 1 para. 43(4); S.I. 2016/920, reg. 2(a)
Commencement Information
I1S. 5 in force at 13.11.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/2809, art. 2 (with art. 4)