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Section 18A Wildlife inspectorsF1E1C1

England and Wales

(1)

In this Part, “wildlife inspector” means a person authorised in writing under this section by—

(a)

the Secretary of State (in relation to England), or

(b)

the National Assembly for Wales (in relation to Wales).

(2)

An authorisation under subsection (1) is subject to any conditions or limitations specified in it.

(3)

A wildlife inspector must, if required to do so, produce evidence of his authority before entering any premises under section 18B or 18D.

(4)

A wildlife inspector entering premises under either of those sections may take with him a veterinary surgeon if he has reasonable grounds for believing that such a person will be needed for the exercise of powers under section 18C or 18E.

Annotations

Textual amendments

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Ss. 18A-18F inserted (E.W.) (31.5.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 52, 107, Sch. 5 para. 1; S.I. 2006/1382, art. 2

Modifications

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S. 18A applied (with modifications) (31.5.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 52, 107, Sch. 5 para. 7-11; S.I. 2006/1382, art. 2

Extent

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This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only