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Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023

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Point in time view as at 03/10/2023.

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There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023, Paragraph 5. Help about Changes to Legislation

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5(1)A constable may exercise the powers in sub-paragraph (2) without a warrant under paragraph 3(1) if—

(a)it appears to the constable that any delay would frustrate the purpose for which the powers are to be exercised, and

(b)the premises are not domestic premises.

(2)The powers are—

(a)to enter premises,

(b)to search for, examine and seize any animal (including the carcase of an animal), vehicle, equipment, document or other thing tending to provide evidence of the commission of, or participation in, a relevant offence.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 31(2)

I2Sch. para. 5 in force at 3.10.2023 by S.S.I. 2023/262, reg. 2

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