Paragraph 11
United Kingdom
If it is shown to the satisfaction, in England and Wales of a justice of the peace, in Scotland of the sheriff or a justice of the peace, or in Northern Ireland of a lay magistrate, on sworn information in writing—
that there are relevant grounds for the exercise in relation to any premises of the powers under paragraph 1; and
that one or more of the conditions specified in paragraph 12 is fulfilled in relation to those premises,
the justice, sheriff or lay magistrate may by warrant authorise an enforcing authority to designate a person who is authorised to exercise the power in relation to those premises, in accordance with the warrant and, if need be, by force.
Notes on Part 1
Textual amendments
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Words in Sch. 6 Pt. 1 inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 307 (with Sch. 7)