Animal Welfare Act 2006

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7(1)This paragraph applies to a power of entry conferred by—E+W

(a)section 19(1), 22(2), 26(2), 27(2), 28(2) or 29(2), or

(b)a warrant under section 19(4), 22(4), 23(1) or 28(4).

(2)Where a person enters premises in the exercise of a power of entry to which this paragraph applies, he may require any qualifying person on the premises to give him such assistance as he may reasonably require for the purpose for which entry is made.

(3)The reference in sub-paragraph (2) to a qualifying person is to—

(a)the occupier of the premises;

(b)any person who appears to the person exercising the power to be responsible for animals on the premises;

(c)any person who appears to the person exercising the power to be under the direction or control of a person mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).

(4)In the case of a power under section 26(2), the reference in sub-paragraph (2) to a qualifying person also includes the holder of a licence—

(a)specifying the premises as premises on which the carrying on of an activity is authorised, or

(b)relating to an activity which is being carried on on the premises.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 2 para. 7 in force at 27.3.2007 for W. by S.I. 2007/1030, art. 2(1)(g)

I2Sch. 2 para. 7 in force at 6.4.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/499, art. 2(2)(i)