(1)This section applies to the powers conferred by section 18A(1).
(2)A sheriff may grant a warrant under this subsection only if the sheriff is satisfied, by evidence on oath—
(a)that there are reasonable grounds for entering premises—
(i)for a purpose specified in section 18A(2), and
(ii)of a type mentioned in section 18A(3)(a), and
(b)that—
(i)entry to the premises has been refused,
(ii)such a refusal is reasonably expected,
(iii)the premises are unoccupied, or
(iv)the occupier is temporarily absent.
(3)A warrant authorises an authorised person—
(a)to enter the premises,
(b)to exercise any other power conferred by section 18A(1), and
(c)if necessary, to use reasonable force in doing so.
(4)A warrant expires—
(a)28 days after the day on which the warrant was granted, or
(b)if earlier, when any period as is specified in it for the purpose for which it was granted expires.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 18A-18F inserted (1.4.2024) by Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 (asp 17), ss. 110(2), 130(2) (with s. 126); S.S.I. 2023/250, sch.