Part 5Miscellaneous
F1Grant of smart meter communication licences
91AGrant of smart meter communication licences
(1)
The Gas and Electricity Markets Authority may by regulations make provision about the procedure to be followed in relation to the grant of a smart meter communication licence.
(2)
Regulations under subsection (1) may provide that the procedure is to consist of either (but not both) of the following—
(a)
a determination by the Authority, on a competitive basis, of the person to whom a licence is to be granted;
(b)
the selection by the Authority, on a non-competitive basis, of the person to whom a licence is to be granted.
(3)
Regulations under subsection (1) may make provision by reference to a determination by the Authority or to the opinion of the Authority as to any matter.
(4)
The approval of the Secretary of State is required for the making of regulations under subsection (1).
(5)
In this section and in sections 91B to 91D—
“the Authority” means the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority;
“smart meter communication licence” means a licence under section 7AB of the Gas Act 1986 or a licence under section 6(1)(f) of the Electricity Act 1989.