[F1(1)Where a court has made an order for the forfeiture of an article, the court or any justice may, if satisfied on information on oath—
(a)that there is reasonable cause to believe that the article is to be found in any place or premises; and
(b)that admission to the place or premises has been refused or that a refusal of such admission is apprehended,
issue a warrant of search which may be executed according to law.]
[F2(2)In subsection (1), “article” includes animal.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 254(1): s. 254 renumbered as s. 254(1) (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), s. 206(1), sch. 7 para. 60(a); S.S.I. 2011/178, art. 2, sch.
F2S. 254(2) inserted (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), s. 206(1), sch. 7 para. 60(b); S.S.I. 2011/178, art. 2, sch.