Planning Act 2023
491Entry under monitoring warrant—occupier present
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491 Entry under monitoring warrant—occupier present monitoring warrant; and (b) an occupier is present at the premises. (a) show the inspector’s identity card to the occupier; and (b) give the occupier a copy of the monitoring warrant; and (c) tell the occupier that— (i) hindering the inspector may be an offence; and (ii) the inspector may use reasonable force to enter if entry is refused. (3) The inspector, and anyone authorised by the warrant to provide (4) However, only a police officer may use force against a person.
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