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Paragraph 2 Entry to non-domestic premises with warrantI1I2

England and Wales

(1)

A justice of the peace may issue a warrant in respect of non-domestic premises specified in the warrant if satisfied, on an information in writing made by an authorised officer, that it is necessary—

(a)

for an authorised officer to enter the premises for a relevant purpose, and

(b)

to confer a power to enter by force (if necessary).

(2)

The warrant authorises any authorised officer to enter the premises at any time (subject to sub-paragraph (3)) for the purposes specified in the warrant, by force (if necessary).

(3)

The warrant may limit the times at which the power of entry may be exercised.

(4)

Sub-paragraphs (2) to (5) of paragraph 1 apply in relation to the power of entry conferred by a warrant under this paragraph as they apply in relation to the power of entry conferred by sub-paragraph (1) of that paragraph.

Annotations

Commencement

I1

Sch. 2 para. 2 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 170(2)(a)

I2

Sch. 2 para. 2 in force at 6.4.2023 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2023/362, reg. 3(1)(g)