ScheduleInvestigatory powers of a local weights and measures authority

General

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(1)

A local weights and measures authority (and its officers) may exercise the powers under this schedule for the purpose of ascertaining whether an offence under section 2 (offence of supplying glue trap) or 3 (offence of possessing glue trap) has been, or is being, committed.

(2)

A local weights and measures authority (and its officers) may exercise the power under paragraph 8 (power to seize and retain items) in relation to—

(a)

an item which an officer of the authority reasonably suspects may disclose (by means of testing or otherwise) the commission of an offence under section 2 or 3,

(b)

an item which an officer of the authority reasonably suspects is liable to forfeiture under this Act, and

(c)

an item which an officer of the authority reasonably suspects may be required as evidence in proceedings for an offence under section 2 or 3.

(3)

A local weights and measures authority (and its officers) may not exercise the power under paragraph 9 (powers in relation to documents) or paragraph 11 (power of entry with warrant) for the purpose mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) unless an officer of the authority reasonably suspects that an offence under section 2 or 3 has been, or is being, committed.