Part 5

Miscellaneous

Grant of smart meter communication licences

Power under section 91C: procedure
91D
1
Before making a modification under section 91C, the Authority must consult—
a
the holder of any licence being modified,
b
the Secretary of State, and
c
such other persons as the Authority considers appropriate.
2
Subsection (1) may be satisfied by consultation undertaken before the passing of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
3
If, after carrying out the consultation, the Authority decides to make the modification, it must publish a notice about the decision which—
a
states that the Authority has decided to make the modification;
b
sets out the modification and its effect;
c
specifies the date from which the modification has effect;
d
states how the Authority has taken account of any representations made during the consultation;
e
states the reason for any differences between the modification consulted on and the proposed modification.
4
The notice must be published in such manner as the Authority considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of those likely to be affected by the making of the modification.
Ss. 91A-91D and cross-heading inserted (E.W.S.) (19.6.2025) by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), s. 142(2)(c), Sch. 16 para. 3