Powers of entry etcU.K.
15(1)Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.
(2)Part 2 regulations may include provision—
(a)for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;
(b)about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.
(3)Part 2 regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—
(a)enter premises by force;
(b)enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;
(c)search and seize material.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 5 para. 15 in force at 9.1.2022 for E.W.S., see s. 147(2)(a)
I2Sch. 5 para. 15 in force at 28.2.2022 for N.I. by S.R. 2022/54, art. 2(1)(c)