194
CurrentUse of force
Chapter 8What ancillary functions does a council have?
Part 2Entry on to land and other powers
194 Use of force
(1)
Reasonable force may be used for the purpose of gaining entry to any premises (other than residential premises) under a power conferred by this Part, but only if authorised by the council in accordance with this section.
(2)
The authority of the council—
(a)
must be in writing, and
(b)
must be given in respect of the particular entry concerned, and
(c)
must specify the circumstances which are required to exist before force may be used.
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