Entry and search where animals in distressS
2(1)A sheriff or justice of the peace may grant a warrant under this sub-paragraph if satisfied—S
(a)that there are reasonable grounds for believing that there is at premises a protected animal which—
(i)is suffering, or
(ii)is likely to suffer if its circumstances do not change, and
(b)that paragraph 5 is complied with in relation to the premises.
(2)A warrant under sub-paragraph (1) authorises an inspector or a constable to enter and search the premises for the purpose of exercising any power conferred by sections 32 and 35.
(3)An inspector or a constable may—
(a)enter and search premises for the purpose of exercising any power conferred by sections 32 and 35, and
(b)do so without a warrant under sub-paragraph (1),
if it appears that immediate entry is appropriate in the interests of an animal.
(4)Sub-paragraph (3) does not apply in relation to domestic premises.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 6.10.2006 by S.S.I. 2006/482, art. 2