SCHEDULE 18 Supplemental Provisions with Respect to Powers of Entry

SCHEDULE 18 Supplemental Provisions with Respect to Powers of Entry

Section 108

Interpretation

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(1)     In this Schedule—

“designated person†means an authorised person, within the meaning of section 108 of this Act and includes a person designated by virtue of paragraph 2 below;

“relevant power†means a power conferred by section 108 of this Act, including a power exercisable by virtue of a warrant under this Schedule.

(2)     Expressions used in this Schedule and in section 108 of this Act have the same meaning in this Schedule as they have in that section.

Issue of warrants

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(1)     If it is shown to the satisfaction of a justice of the peace or, in Scotland, the sheriff or a justice of the peace, on sworn information in writing—

(a)     that there are reasonable grounds for the exercise in relation to any premises of a relevant power; and

(b)     that one or more of the conditions specified in sub-paragraph (2) below is fulfilled in relation to those premises,

the justice or sheriff may by warrant authorise an enforcing authority to designate a person who shall be authorised to exercise the power in relation to those premises,

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