SCHEDULE 1Water shortage orders
Entry warrants
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1
Scottish Water may apply to the sheriff for a warrant authorising it to—
a
enter particular premises for the purposes mentioned in paragraph 12(1),
b
take any steps at the premises which are reasonably required for those purposes.
2
The sheriff may grant the warrant sought if satisfied—
a
that there are reasonable grounds for entering the premises for those purposes, and
b
that—
i
the first and second conditions are met,
ii
the third condition is met, or
iii
the fourth condition is met.
3
The first condition is that—
a
admission to the premises has been refused,
b
the taking of steps at the premises has been obstructed, or
c
such refusal or obstruction may reasonably be expected.
4
The second condition is that notice of the intention to seek a warrant has been given to the occupier of the premises.
5
The third condition is that the premises are unoccupied.
6
The fourth condition is that the case is one of urgency.
7
A warrant under sub-paragraph (1)—
a
allows the use of reasonable force (if required),
b
remains valid until the purposes mentioned in paragraph 12(1) are fulfilled.