Marine (Scotland) Act 2010

Applications for warrants

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2(1)Where a marine enforcement officer applies for a warrant, the officer must—

(a)state the ground on which the application is made,

(b)state the enactment under which the warrant would be issued,

(c)specify the dwelling which it is desired to enter and inspect,

(d)identify, so far as is practicable, the purpose for which entry is desired.

(2)An application for a warrant must be made without notice and must be supported by evidence on oath.

(3)The officer must answer on oath any question that the justice hearing the application asks the officer.