Article 46D Powers of entry under warrant: code of practiceF1

(1)

An inspector who enters any premises by virtue of a warrant issued under Article 46B shall comply with a code of practice which has been published under paragraph (4) and has not been withdrawn.

(2)

The Department shall prepare a code of practice in connection with the exercise by inspectors of a power of entry conferred by virtue of a warrant issued under Article 46B.

(3)

After preparing a draft of the code the Department—

(a)

shall publish the draft in such manner as it thinks appropriate and invite representations regarding the draft;

(b)

shall consider any representations made to it regarding the draft; and

(c)

may amend the draft accordingly.

(4)

After the Department has proceeded under paragraph (3) it shall publish the code in such manner as it thinks appropriate.

(5)

The Department shall from time to time review the code and if it thinks it appropriate revise the code.

(6)

Paragraphs (2) to (4) apply to a revision of the code as they apply to its preparation.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Arts. 46B-46D inserted (12.3.2010) by Diseases of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 1), ss. 4(3), 22(1); S.R. 2010/70, art. 2