(1) For this Act, an industry code applies to a utility (other than a NERL retailer) if it applies to the provision of utility services of a kind that the utility is licensed to provide.
(2) For this Act, an industry code applies to a NERL retailer if a determination under section 56A provides that it applies to the retailer.
(3) An industry code may apply to—
(a) a utility service of a stated class or utility services generally; or
(b) a stated utility, a utility of a stated class or utilities generally;
and may make different provisions for different classes of services or utilities.
(4) An industry code has no effect to the extent of any inconsistency with this Act, a related law or a technical code.