56Use of force

#### 56 Use of force 56 Use of force > > (1) Reasonable force may be used for the purpose of gaining entry to any land (other than such part of a building as is being used for residential purposes) under a power conferred by this Division, but only if authorised by the network operator or retailer concerned in accordance with this section. > > > (2) The authority— > > > > > (a) must be in writing, and > > > > > (b) must be given in respect of the particular entry concerned, and > > > > > (c) must specify the circumstances that must exist before force may be used. > > **s 56:** Am 2000 No 109, Sch 1 \[26\]; 2012 No 38, Sch 1 \[38\].