ScheduleEnforcement powers
I1I23Entry and associated powers
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.