34KUse of force

#### 34K Use of force 34K Use of force > > (1) An authorised officer may use reasonable force for the purpose of gaining entry to premises, other than part of a building being used for residential purposes, under a power conferred by this Division. > > > (2) Reasonable force may only be used with the written approval of the Authority or an ETNO. > > > (3) The approval must— > > > > > (a) be given in relation to the particular entry, and > > > > > (b) specify the circumstances that must exist before reasonable force may be used. > > **s 34K:** Ins 2022 No 20, Sch 1\[4\].