Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023

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3(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.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 31(2)

I2Sch. para. 3 in force at 3.10.2023 by S.S.I. 2023/262, reg. 2