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C1Schedule 17Warrants issued under section 249

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Applications for warrants

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1

Where an enforcement officer applies for a warrant, the officer must—

a

state the ground on which the application is made,

b

state the enactment under which the warrant would be issued,

c

specify the dwelling which it is desired to enter and inspect, and

d

identify, so far as is practicable, the purpose for which entry is desired.

2

An application for a warrant must be made without notice and must be supported by an information in writing or, in Scotland, evidence on oath.

3

The officer must answer on oath any question that the justice hearing the application asks the officer.