96.1 Information For Warrant To Enter Premises - Air Pollution Act, 1987 Section 14 (6)

What this form is for

• • Use this form when seeking a warrant to enter premises suspected of air pollution violations
• • Use this when voluntary access has been refused
• • Use this when there is evidence of air pollution but no physical access
• • Use this for investigations related to the Air Pollution Act, 1987 specifically
• • Use this when other enforcement methods have been unsuccessful

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Warrant applications should be submitted as soon as possible once access is needed, as courts may have scheduling delays. There is no specific statutory deadline, but delays could compromise evidence of pollution.

Before you submit

• • All sections of the form completed
• • Evidence of air pollution violations attached
• • Correct premises address and details
• • Previous attempts at voluntary access documented
• • Legal basis properly cited
• • Applicant information and authorization
• • Court location and jurisdiction verified

How to file this form

1. 1Gather evidence of suspected air pollution
2. 2Attempt voluntary access to premises
3. 3Complete Form 96.1 with specific details
4. 4Attach supporting documentation
5. 5Submit to the appropriate district court
6. 6Attend the warrant hearing if required
7. 7Serve the warrant if granted

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to air pollution under the 1987 Act
• • It doesn't cover other environmental violations
• • The warrant must be specific to the premises and evidence sought
• • Court approval is not guaranteed
• • The warrant has time limitations