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2.—(1) This paragraph and paragraphs 3 and 4 have effect in relation to the issue to inspectors of warrants under section 26(4) or 27(4); and an entry on premises under such a warrant is unlawful unless it complies with this paragraph and paragraphs 3 and 4.
(2) Where an inspector applies for a warrant, the inspector must—
(a)state the grounds on which the application is made,
(b)state the statutory provision under which the warrant would be issued, and
(c)specify the premises which it is desired to enter.
(3) The inspector must answer any question asked by the lay magistrate hearing the application.
(4) A warrant shall authorise an entry on one occasion only.
(5) A warrant must specify—
(a)the name of the person who applies for it,
(b)the date on which it is issued, and
(c)the statutory provision under which it is issued.
(6) Two copies must be made of a warrant.
(7) The copies must be clearly certified as copies by the lay magistrate who issues the warrant.
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