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.