http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/22/section/36H/1998-07-21Animal Health Act 1981An Act to consolidate the Diseases of Animals Act 1935, the Diseases of Animals Act 1950, the Ponies Act 1969, the Rabies Act 1974, the Diseases of Animals Act 1975, and certain related enactments.1981-08-01texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-10-071998-07-21 Part 2A <Addition ChangeId="d29p3133" CommentaryRef="c10346011">Scrapie</Addition><Addition ChangeId="d29p3133" CommentaryRef="c10346011">Power of entry</Addition><Addition ChangeId="d29p3133" CommentaryRef="c10346011"> Warrants</Addition>36H1If a justice of the peace is satisfied on sworn information in writing that the first condition is satisfied and that the second or third condition is satisfied he may issue a warrant authorising a person mentioned in section 36G(1) to enter premises, if necessary using reasonable force, for the purpose there mentioned.2The information must include—aa statement as to whether any representations have been made by the occupier of the land or premises to an inspector concerning the purpose for which the warrant is sought;ba summary of any such representations.3The first condition is that there are reasonable grounds for a person mentioned in section 36G(1) to enter premises for the purpose there mentioned.4The second condition is that each of the following applies to the occupier of the premises—ahe has been informed of the decision to seek entry to the premises and of the reasons for that decision;bhe has failed to allow entry to the premises on being requested to do so by a person mentioned in section 36G(1);che has been informed of the decision to apply for the warrant.5The third condition is that—athe premises are unoccupied or the occupier is absent and (in either case) notice of intention to apply for the warrant has been left in a conspicuous place on the premises, orban application for admission to the premises or the giving of notice of intention to apply for the warrant would defeat the object of entering the premises.6A warrant issued under this section remains in force for one month starting with the date of its approval by the justice of the peace, which date shall be clearly visible on the warrant.7A warrant issued under this section must be executed only at a reasonable hour unless the person authorised by the warrant to enter the premises thinks that the case is one of urgency.8In relation to any premises to which entry is obtained by virtue of a warrant under this section the Secretary of State must retain for a period of not less than 12 months beginning with the day after entry—aa copy of the warrant;ba copy of any record of the steps taken to effect entry to the premises and the actions taken on the premises by the person authorised by the warrant to enter the premises and any other person entering the premises with him.Pt. 2A (ss. 36A-36M) inserted (14.1.2003) by 2002 c. 42, s. 6, Sch.; S.I. 2002/3044, art. 2
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(ss. 36A-36M) inserted (14.1.2003) by
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