Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 (c. 2)

Powers of entry, search and seizure U.K.

47 Powers of entry, search and seizure: supplementary provision U.K.

(1) A relevant enforcement officer may use reasonable force, if necessary, for the purpose of exercising any power conferred by sections 36 to 45.

(2) A person authorised under section 40(5) to accompany a relevant enforcement officer may use reasonable force, if necessary, for the purpose of exercising any power conferred by sections 39 to 45.

(3) The powers conferred on a relevant enforcement officer by any of sections 36 to 45 do not affect any powers exercisable by the officer apart from that section.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 47 in force at 26.5.2016 by S.I. 2016/553, reg. 2