# The REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008, Paragraph 11

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

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—
(a) that there are relevant grounds for the exercise in relation to any premises of the powers under paragraph 1; and
(b) 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2852/schedule/6/part/1/crossheading/warrants-evidence-and-compensation/paragraph/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/reach-enforcement-regulations-2008/schedule-6/part-1/crossheading-warrants-evidence-and-compensation/paragraph-11
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