30Section 3 amended (Interpretation)

30 Section 3 amended (Interpretation)

Section 3 of the Principal Act is amended by inserting after subsection (3) the following subsections:

(4)  Where –

(a) an order under subsection (3) would have the effect that a supply pipeline is to be treated as a transmission pipeline for the purposes of this Act; and

(b) there is in force an exclusive franchise under section 30 of the Gas Act 2000 in respect of the area in which the supply pipeline is situated –

the Governor is not to make the order unless the person to whom the exclusive franchise has been granted consents to the order.

(5)  The consent of a person to whom an exclusive franchise has been granted under section 30 of the Gas Act 2000 is only required under subsection (4) during the period of that exclusive franchise.