49Warrants

49 Warrants

(1)  This section applies if an authorised officer believes on reasonable grounds that –

(a) there may be at particular premises, then or within the next 72 hours, records, devices or other things that may provide evidence of an offence; or

(b) a vehicle has been or may have been involved in an offence or a dangerous situation and –

(i) the vehicle is or has been located at particular premises; or

(ii) particular premises are or may be otherwise connected (directly or indirectly) with the vehicle or any part of its equipment or load.

(2)  The officer may apply to a magistrate for the issue of a warrant authorising the officer to exercise a power to enter and search the premises under this Part.

(3)  In this section –

magistrate means a magistrate within the meaning of the Magistrates Court Act 1987 .