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C1 SCHEDULE 12Taking control of goods

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Part 2The procedure

Entry under warrant

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1

If an enforcement agent applies to the court it may issue a warrant authorising him to enter specified premises to search for and take control of goods.

2

Before issuing the warrant the court must be satisfied that all these conditions are met—

a

an enforcement power has become exercisable;

b

there is reason to believe that there are goods on the premises that the enforcement power will be exercisable to take control of if the warrant is issued;

c

it is reasonable in all the circumstances to issue the warrant.

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The warrant authorises repeated entry to the same premises, subject to any restriction in regulations.