Enforcement powers
23Entry and search under warrant in connection with offences
1
Subject to subsection (2), a justice of the peace may, on the application of an inspector or constable, issue a warrant authorising an inspector or a constable to enter premises, if necessary using reasonable force, in order to search for evidence of the commission of a relevant offence.
2
The power to issue a warrant under subsection (1) is exercisable only if the justice of the peace is satisfied—
a
that there are reasonable grounds for believing—
i
that a relevant offence has been committed on the premises, or
ii
that evidence of the commission of a relevant offence is to be found on the premises, and
b
that section 52 is satisfied in relation to the premises.
3
In this section, “relevant offence” means an offence under any of sections 4 to 9, 13(6) and 34(9).