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The Dogs (Licensing and Identification) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012
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Regulation 4(1)
SCHEDULE 1N.I.Application for a Dog Licence
Regulation 4(2)
SCHEDULE 2N.I.Dog Licence
Regulation 4(3)
SCHEDULE 3N.I.Transfer Certificate
Regulation 4(4)
SCHEDULE 4N.I.Application for a refund of dog licence fee
Regulation 4(5)
F1SCHEDULE 5N.I.Application for a Block Licence
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 5: the words “not less than three unsterilized bitches which are not kept under a breeding establishment licence.” substituted for “(a) not less than three unsterilized bitches any of which is used for breeding purposes; or” (1.4.2013) by The Welfare of Animals (Dog Breeding Establishments and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/43), regs. 1, 22
Regulation 4(6)
SCHEDULE 6N.I.Block Licence
Regulation 5(1)
SCHEDULE 7N.I.Particulars to be contained in a register of dog licences and block licences kept by district councils:
1. The licence holder's surname, forename/s, and address;N.I.
2. The premises at which the dog/s is/are kept if different from the licence-holder's address;N.I.
3. Type of licence;N.I.
4. In the case of block licences only – the number of dogs kept at the time of application for the licence;N.I.
5. Licence number;N.I.
6. Date of issue of licence;N.I.
7. Date until which the licence is valid;N.I.
8. Any control conditions which the licence of the dog is subject to; andN.I.
9. In the case of a dog licence only – the microchip number in respect of the dog.N.I.
Regulation 7(2)
SCHEDULE 8N.I.LICENCE IDENTIFICATION
| Period during which licence is issued | Shape | Dimensions | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| From 1st January 2011 up to and including 31st December 2011 | Oval | Major axis not more than 3.5 cms and not less than 3 cms. Minor axis not more than 2.5 cms and not less than 2cms. | Orange |
| From 1st January 2012 up to and including 31st December 2012 | Oval | Major axis not more than 3.5 cms and not less than 3 cms. Minor axis not more than 2.5 cms and not less than 2cms. | Green |
| From 1st January 2013 up to and including 31st December 2013 | Oval | Major axis not more than 3.5 cms and not less than 3 cms. Minor axis not more than 2.5 cms and not less than 2cms. | Yellow |
| From 1st January 2014 up to and including 31st December 2014 | Oval | Major axis not more than 3.5 cms and not less than 3 cms. Minor axis not more than 2.5 cms and not less than 2cms. | Blue |
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