# Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023, Paragraph 3: Entry and associated powers

Extent: S

(1) A sheriff or justice of the peace may grant a warrant under this sub-paragraph if satisfied—
(a) that there are reasonable grounds for suspecting—
(i) that a relevant offence has been or is being committed at any premises, or
(ii) that evidence of the commission of, or participation in, a relevant offence is to be found at any premises, and
(b) that sub-paragraph (2) or (3) applies.
(2) This sub-paragraph applies if—
(a) admission to the premises has been refused or such a refusal may reasonably be expected, and
(b) either—
(i) notice of the intention to seek a warrant has been given to the occupier of the premises, or
(ii) the giving of such notice would frustrate the purpose for which the warrant is sought.
(3) This sub-paragraph applies if—
(a) the premises are unoccupied, or
(b) the occupier is temporarily absent.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2023/1/schedule/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/hunting-with-dogs-scotland-act-2023/schedule/paragraph-3
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