Electricity Regulation Act, 1999

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.