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9.—(1) In the event that an inspector is refused entry to premises to carry out an inspection as required under articles 4 and 5 an inspector may apply to be granted a warrant by a sheriff or a justice of the peace to enter premises to carry out an inspection under articles 4 and 5.
(2) A sheriff or a justice of the peace may grant a warrant under paragraph (1) only if satisfied–
(a)that admission to any premises has been refused, or is likely to be refused, or that the case is one of urgency; and
(b)that there are reasonable grounds to allow entry for the purpose of articles 4 and 5 as the case may be.
(3) A warrant granted under paragraph (1) shall remain in force–
(a)for one month; or
(b)until the purpose for which the warrant is granted has been fulfilled,
whichever period is the shorter.
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