SCHEDULE 1Powers of inspectors and constables for Part 2

Entry and search etc.: supplementary

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A warrant granted under a provision of this schedule remains in force for one month beginning with the date on which it was granted.

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(1)

A relevant power is exercisable only at a reasonable time.

(2)

Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply if it appears that exercise of the power at a reasonable time would frustrate the purpose of exercising the power.

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(1)

A relevant power is exercisable, if necessary, by using reasonable force.

(2)

Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to a power conferred by paragraph 1 or 3.

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A person exercising a relevant power must, if required, produce evidence of the person's authority.

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(1)

A relevant power includes power to take onto premises—

(a)

such persons for assistance, and

(b)

such equipment,

as are required for the purpose of the exercise of the power.

(2)

A relevant power includes power to secure the taking of any of the steps mentioned in sub-paragraph (3).

(3)

Those steps are—

(a)

carrying out tests on, and taking samples from—

(i)

an animal (including a carcase of an animal),

(ii)

any equipment, substance or other thing,

(b)

using a mark, microchip or another method of identifying an animal.

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(1)

A qualifying person must—

(a)

comply with any reasonable direction made by a person exercising a relevant power, and

(b)

in particular, give that person such information and assistance as that person reasonably requires.

(2)

In sub-paragraph (1), a “qualifying person” is—

(a)

the occupier of premises in relation to which a relevant power is being exercised,

(b)

a person who appears to be responsible for animals at the premises,

(c)

a person who appears to be under the direction or control of a person referred to in paragraph (a) or (b).

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A person exercising a relevant power in relation to unoccupied premises must leave the premises as effectively secured against entry as the person found them.