PART 7Transitional exemptions

Smart meter communications service exemptions38.

(1)

This article applies for a period of 36 months beginning on the date on which this Order comes into force.

(2)

Paragraph (3) applies to a person who is not the holder of a licence under section 6(1)(f) of the Electricity Act 198949.

(3)

Exemption is granted from section 4(1)(e) of the Electricity Act 198950 to a person to whom this paragraph applies.

(4)

Paragraph (5) applies to a person who is not the holder of a licence under section 7AB(1)51 of the Gas Act 1986.

(5)

Exemption is granted from section 5(1)(d)52 of the Gas Act 1986 to a person to whom this paragraph applies.