2016 c. 20, s.83

Section 83 — Regulations and orders: disapplication of requirements to consult the OGA

This version in force from 2016-05-12

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(1) This section applies where the Secretary of State is required by this Act, the Petroleum Act 1998 or the Energy Act 2008 to consult the OGA before exercising a power to make regulations or an order.

(2) The requirement does not apply in relation to the first exercise of the power in the period of one year beginning with the date on which section 1 comes into force.