Entry under monitoring warrant—occupier present
491 Entry under monitoring warrant—occupier present
This section applies if—
an inspector proposes to enter premises as authorised by a monitoring warrant; and
an occupier is present at the premises.
The inspector must—
show the inspector’s identity card to the occupier; and
give the occupier a copy of the monitoring warrant; and
tell the occupier that—
hindering the inspector may be an offence; and
the inspector may use reasonable force to enter if entry is refused.
The inspector, and anyone authorised by the warrant to provide assistance, may enter the premises using reasonable force in accordance with the warrant.
However, only a police officer may use force against a person.
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