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Changes over time for: Paragraph 16
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Point in time view as at 09/11/2022.
Changes to legislation:
There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Environment Act 2021, Paragraph 16.
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16(1)Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.
(2)Part 2 regulations may include provision—
(a)for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;
(b)about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.
(3)Part 2 regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—
(a)enter premises by force;
(b)enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;
(c)search and seize material.
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