Power to enter and search premises for recoverable property

In force

Subject to this Division, in the execution of a warrant that authorises the seizure of property the sheriff may, in accordance with the relevant court and enforcement legislation—

(a)

enter for the purpose of searching for and seizing recoverable property—

(i)

premises occupied by the person named or described in the warrant; or

(ii)

premises at which the sheriff reasonably suspects there is property of the person named or described in the warrant that is recoverable property; and

(b)

after entering the premises, search for recoverable property for the purpose of seizing it.

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19 Power to enter and search premises for recoverable property