Article 47 Powers of inspectorsI1

England and Wales

(1)

An inspector entering premises may for the purposes of enforcing this Order—

(a)

inspect any animal or article there;

(b)

take samples;

(c)

carry out any inquiries, examinations or tests;

(d)

access, inspect and copy any relevant documents or records (in whatever form they are held), and remove them to enable them to be copied;

(e)

inspect and check the operation of, and data on, any computer and any associated apparatus or material that is or has been in use in connection with the records.

(2)

Where an inspector has entered premises and it is not reasonably practicable to determine whether documents or records on those premises are relevant, the inspector may seize them to ascertain whether they are relevant or not.

(3)

The inspector may—

(a)

take any necessary equipment or vehicle on to the premises;

(b)

be accompanied by such other persons as the inspector considers necessary.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Art. 47 in force at 1.7.2024, see art. 1(3)