# The Management of Hedgerows (England) Regulations 2024, Regulation 22: Powers of entry and examination etc.


When entering any premises or land under regulation 20 the Regulator may—
(a) bring any equipment or materials required for the authorised purpose in question;
(b) make such examination and investigation as may be necessary which includes but is not limited to the power to—
(i) observe and view;
(ii) require explanations;
(iii) seek or require information or records;
(iv) take copies of documents;
(v) direct other public bodies and local authorities, to exercise such functions as they may have to investigate as appropriate;
(vi) take possession of and detain substances or articles found;
(c) make such measurements, take such samples and photographs and make such recordings as the Regulator considers necessary for the purpose of any such examination or investigation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2024/9780348260472/regulation/22 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-management-of-hedgerows-england-regulations-2024/regulation-22
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