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Regulation 14 Issue of warrants in support of power of entry: Northern IrelandI1

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(1)

If a lay magistrate is satisfied on sworn complaint in writing that there is reasonable ground for entry into any premises in Northern Ireland (excluding premises used only as a dwelling) for any such purpose as is mentioned in regulation 11 and that either—

(a)

admission to the premises has been refused, or a refusal is anticipated, and that notice of the intention to apply for a warrant has been given to the occupier; or

(b)

an application for admission, or the giving of such notice, would defeat the object of the entry, or that the case is one of urgency, or that the premises are unoccupied or the occupier temporarily absent,

the lay magistrate may by warrant authorise an authorised officer to enter the premises in accordance with the warrant and, if need be, by reasonable force.

(2)

Every warrant granted under paragraph (1) shall continue in force for a period of one month.

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Commencement

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Reg. 14 in force at 8.10.2005, see reg. 1