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5(1)An inspector exercising a power of entry must, if asked by a person on the premises—E+W

(a)show evidence of the inspector's identity, and

(b)outline the purpose for which the power is exercised.

(2)Where an inspector enters premises under a warrant issued under paragraph 3, the inspector must also—

(a)if asked by a person on the premises, show a copy of the warrant, and

(b)if asked by the occupier or a person appearing to the inspector to be in charge of the premises, give a copy of the warrant to that person.

(3)If neither the occupier nor a person appearing to the inspector to be in charge of the premises is present—

(a)the inspector must leave a copy of the warrant in a prominent place on the premises, and

(b)on leaving the premises, the inspector must leave them as effectively secured against unauthorised entry as when the inspector found them.

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I1Sch. para. 5 in force at 1.12.2020, see s. 12

6E+WAn inspector exercising a power of entry must do so at a reasonable hour unless it appears to the inspector that the purpose of entry would be frustrated by entry at a reasonable hour.

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I2Sch. para. 6 in force at 1.12.2020, see s. 12

7E+WAn inspector exercising a power of entry may use reasonable force to enter the premises if necessary.

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I3Sch. para. 7 in force at 1.12.2020, see s. 12

8E+WAn inspector exercising a power of entry may take—

(a)such other persons onto the premises as appear to the inspector to be appropriate, and

(b)such equipment and materials onto the premises as appear to the inspector to be appropriate.

Commencement Information

I4Sch. para. 8 in force at 1.12.2020, see s. 12

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