Section 24: Time limit for the imposition of financial penalties

Energy Act 2010 · 2010 c. 27View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 3: Regulation of gas and electricity markets

In section 30C(1) of the Gas Act 1986 (time limit on imposition of a penalty for contravention of a relevant condition or requirement or for failure to achieve a performance standard), for "12 months" substitute ." five years "

In section 27C(1) of the Electricity Act 1989 (time limit on imposition of a penalty for contravention of a relevant condition or requirement or for failure to achieve a performance standard), for "12 months" substitute ." five years "

The amendments made by this section do not apply in relation to any contravention or failure occurring before the day on which this section comes into force.

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