C1C2 Part III General

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Part III modified and extended (17.7.1992) by S.I. 1992/1732, art.2

Miscellaneous provisions

88AF1 Warrants to enter land.

1

If it is shown to the satisfaction of a justice of the peace on sworn information in writing—

a

that there are reasonable grounds for entering any land for any of the purposes mentioned in section 88; and

b

that—

i

admission to the land has been refused, or a refusal is reasonably apprehended; or

ii

the case is one of urgency,

the justice may issue a warrant authorising any person duly authorised in writing by the appropriate authority to enter the land.

2

In subsection (1) “ the appropriate authority ” means the person who may authorise entry on the land under section 88 for the purpose in question.

3

For the purposes of subsection (1)(b)(i) admission to land shall be regarded as having been refused if no reply is received to a request for admission within a reasonable period.

4

A warrant authorises entry on one occasion only and that entry must be—

a

within one month from the date of the issue of the warrant; and

b

at a reasonable hour, unless the case is one of urgency.