C2C3Part VI Enforcement

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Rights of entry for enforcement purposes

C1157 Right to enter under warrant.

1

If the sheriff is satisfied—

a

that there are reasonable grounds for entering any land for any of the purposes mentioned in section 156(1) or (2), and

b

that—

i

admission to the land has been refused, or a refusal is reasonably apprehended, or

ii

the case is one of urgency,

he may issue a warrant authorising any person duly authorised in writing to enter the land.

2

For the purposes of subsection (1)(b)(i) admission to land shall be regarded as having been refused if no reply is received to a request for admission within a reasonable period.

3

A warrant authorises entry on one occasion only and that entry must be—

a

within one month from the date of the issue of the warrant, and

b

at a reasonable hour, unless the case is one of urgency.