The Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983

Powers of officersN.I.

41.—(1) Without prejudice to any other powers under this Order, an officer may, on production, if required, of his credentials,—

(a)where he has reasonable ground to believe that an offence under this Order is being committed, request the name and address of any person who, in his opinion, has charge or appear to have charge of any dog;

(b)seize any dog and detain it for physical examination by himself or by a veterinary surgeon where the officer considers examination by a veterinary surgeon to be necessary.

(2) Paragraph (6) of Article 23 shall apply to the seizure or detention of a dog under paragraph (1)(b) as it applies to the seizure or detention of a dog under that Article.