CHEMICAL WEAPONS (PROHIBITION) ACT 1994 - SECT 52 Challenge inspection warrants

CHEMICAL WEAPONS (PROHIBITION) ACT 1994 - SECT 52

  (1)   A national inspector may apply to a magistrate under this section for a challenge inspection warrant in relation to a challenge inspection site.

  (2)   A magistrate may issue a challenge inspection warrant in relation to a challenge inspection site if the magistrate is satisfied, by information on oath, that it is reasonably necessary to exercise challenge inspection powers for a challenge inspection purpose.

  (3)   A warrant issued under this section must:

  (a)   describe the premises to which the warrant relates; and

  (b)   state the name of the national inspector responsible for executing the warrant; and

  (c)   if there has been no prior entry of the premises by consent--specify the period within which, in accordance with the Convention, entry under the warrant must be effected; and

  (d)   state the period for which, in accordance with section   53 and subject to any extension by the Minister, the inspection team is entitled to be present on the premises for the purposes of the inspection; and

  (e)   state the purpose for which the warrant is issued.