The Act Part 4 - Felling Powers of entry and step-in power: application to court
83.Section 60 provides that, in connection with the exercise of powers under sections 45, 51, 52, 53 and 59 the Scottish Ministers may apply to the sheriff, a summary sheriff or a justice of the peace for a warrant to enter the land concerned and, if necessary, to use reasonable force in doing so.
84.Subsection (3) provides that a warrant may only be granted if the sheriff, summary sheriff or justice of the peace is satisfied, by evidence on oath, that the conditions specified in that subsection are met. Subsection (4) provides that a warrant may not authorise entry to Crown land, entry to a dwelling or the use of force against an individual. Subsection (5) makes provision about expiry of warrants.