Electricity Regulation Act, 1999
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Authorisations to construct or reconstruct a generating station. |
16.—(1) A person shall not construct or reconstruct a generating station, for the purpose of supply to final customers, unless an authorisation has been granted to the person by the Commission. | |
(2) Notwithstanding the Electricity (Supply) Acts, 1927 to 1995, the Board may not construct or reconstruct a generating station unless an authorisation has been granted to it by the Commission. | ||
(3) Subject to section 17 , the Commission may grant or may refuse to grant to any person an authorisation to construct or reconstruct a generating station, subject to such terms and conditions as may be specified in the authorisation including terms and conditions as to generating capacity of the proposed generating station. | ||
(4) A person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be liable on conviction on indictment to a fine not exceeding £100,000. |