# Animal Welfare Act 2006, Paragraph 2


(1) This paragraph and paragraph 3 have effect in relation to the issue to inspectors of warrants under section 28(4); and an entry on premises under such a warrant is unlawful unless it complies with this paragraph and paragraph 3.
(2) Where an inspector applies for a warrant, he shall—
(a) state the ground on which he makes the application,
(b) state the enactment under which the warrant would be issued, and
(c) specify the premises which it is desired to enter.
(3) An application for a warrant shall be made without notice and supported by an information in writing.
(4) The inspector shall answer on oath any question that the justice of the peace hearing the application asks him.
(5) A warrant shall authorise an entry on one occasion only.
(6) A warrant shall specify—
(a) the name of the person who applies for it,
(b) the date on which it is issued, and
(c) the enactment under which it is issued.
(7) Two copies shall be made of a warrant.
(8) The copies shall be clearly certified as copies.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/45/schedule/2/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/animal-welfare-act-2006/schedule-2/paragraph-2
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