The Dogs (Amendment) (2011 Act) (Commencement No.1) Order (Northern Ireland) 2011
Citation and interpretation1.
(1)
This Order may be cited as the Dogs (Amendment) (2011 Act) (Commencement No.1) Order (Northern Ireland) 2011.
(2)
In this Order “the Act” means the Dogs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011.
Appointed Day2.
The day appointed for the coming into operation of the provisions of the Act listed in the Schedule is 28th July 2011.
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on 21st July 2011.
SCHEDULE
Provisions of the Act | Subject matter |
|---|---|
Section 1 | Exemptions |
Section 3 | Licensing of dangerous dogs |
Section 5 | Contingent destruction orders where no prosecution |
Section 6 | Setting on or urging dog to attack |
Section 7 | Attacks on persons |
Section 9 | Contingent destruction orders on conviction |
Section 10 | Entry onto land to prevent or end attack by dog on another dog |
Section 15 | Assembly control of orders made by Department |
Section 16 | Interpretation |
Section 17 | Minor and consequential amendments and repeals |
Schedule 1 | Minor and consequential amendments |
Schedule 2 | Repeals |
This Order brings into operation on 28th July 2011 the provisions of the Dogs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 listed in the Schedule to this Order.