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Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. 7 modified (16.9.2013) by Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 7), ss. 35(6), 66(2) (with s. 65); S.S.I. 2013/249, art. 2
(1)For the purposes of carrying out any relevant functions, a marine enforcement officer may enter and inspect any premises. This is subject to section 137 (which provides that a warrant is necessary to enter a dwelling).
(2)The officer may exercise the power conferred by this section only at a reasonable time, unless it appears to the officer that there are grounds for suspecting that the purpose of entering the premises may be frustrated if the officer seeks to enter at a reasonable time.
(3)A marine enforcement officer may require any person in or on the premises to afford such facilities and assistance with respect to matters under that person's control as the officer considers would facilitate the exercise of the power conferred by this section.
Commencement Information
I1S. 135 in force at 1.7.2010 by S.S.I. 2010/230, art. 2(e)