55.9.5. Sections 55.10 to 55.15, 55.19 and 55.24 apply to this division, with the necessary modifications.
Where an animal is in a dwelling-house, the inspector may enter without the authorization of the occupant only if he obtains a search warrant in accordance with the Code of Penal Procedure (chapter C-25.1). A judge of the Court of Québec or of a municipal court, on the strength of a sworn statement by the inspector to the effect that he has reasonable grounds to believe that an animal is in the dwelling-house and that the safety and welfare of an animal is in jeopardy, may issue a warrant on the conditions he indicates, authorizing the inspector to enter the dwelling-house and seize the animal in accordance with section 55.14 and to dispose of it in accordance with the provisions of this division.