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36.—(1) A justice of the peace may, by signed warrant, permit an inspector to enter premises, if necessary by reasonable force, if satisfied, on sworn information in writing—
(a)that there are reasonable grounds to enter those premises for the purpose of enforcing the EU Regulation or these Regulations; and
(b)that any of the conditions in paragraph (2) are met.
(2) The conditions are—
(a)entry to the premises has been, or is likely to be, refused, and notice of the intention to apply for a warrant has been given to the occupier;
(b)asking for entry to the premises, or giving such a notice, would defeat the object of the entry;
(c)entry is required urgently; or
(d)the premises are unoccupied or the occupier is temporarily absent.
(3) A warrant under this regulation is valid for three months.
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