(1)A justice of the peace may exercise the power in subsection (2) in relation to premises in Wales used wholly or mainly as a dwelling if satisfied on sworn information in writing—
(a)that there are reasonable grounds for believing than an offence under section 95 has been committed, and
(b)that it is necessary to enter the premises for the purpose of ascertaining whether such an offence has been committed.
(2)The justice may issue a warrant authorising a constable or authorised officer to enter the premises, if need be by force.
(3)The warrant continues in force until the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the date on which it was issued.
Commencement Information
I1S. 100 in force at 1.2.2018 by S.I. 2018/1, art. 2(a)