Commentary on provisions of Act Section 61: Renewable electricity incentive schemes: consultation
This section inserts a new section 90C in the Scotland Act 1998. It places a requirement on the Secretary of State to consult the Scottish Ministers in two types of situation. Firstly, before establishing any new scheme to incentivise the generation of electricity using renewable sources, where that scheme applies in Scotland. Secondly, before making substantive amendments to existing schemes. The section provides that the Secretary of State is not required to consult the Scottish Ministers on levies in connection with such schemes, or on minor or technical or administrative changes.