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<Text>A sheriff or justice of the peace may grant a warrant under this section in relation to premises if satisfied—</Text>
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<Text>that there are reasonable grounds for believing that—</Text>
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<Text>Condition A is—</Text>
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<Text>that admission to the premises has been refused or a refusal may be reasonably expected, or</Text>
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<Text>Condition B is—</Text>
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<Text>that the premises are unoccupied, or</Text>
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