Wild Animals in Travelling Circuses (Scotland) Act 2018

Entry and associated powers

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5(1)An inspector or a constable may exercise the powers in sub-paragraph (2) without a warrant under paragraph 3(1)—

(a)if it appears to the inspector or, as the case may be, constable that any delay would frustrate the purpose for which the powers are to be exercised, and

(b)in relation only to premises other than domestic premises.

(2)The powers are—

(a)to enter premises,

(b)to search for and examine any animal, and

(c)to search for, examine and seize any equipment, document or other thing tending to provide evidence of the commission of, or participation in, a section 1 offence.