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Local Government Act 1974

Supply of energy - Supply of energy by territorial authorities

530: Territorial authority may cut off supply of energy

You could also call this:

"Council can stop your energy supply, but this rule is no longer in effect."

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A territorial authority can stop supplying you with energy. This rule is part of the Local Government Act 1974. The rule was repealed on 7 October 1994 by section 89(2) of the Energy Companies Act 1992.

You can find more information about this in the Energy Companies Act 1992. The act is available on the legislation website. This rule is no longer in effect.

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Part 30Supply of energy
Supply of energy by territorial authorities

530Territorial authority may cut off supply of energy (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 530: repealed, on , by section 89(2) of the Energy Companies Act 1992 (1992 No 56).