PART 2Prevention, investigation and prosecution of crime
CHAPTER 4Other provisions
Offences relating to hares etc
I2I170Disqualification orders: appeals
1
Nothing may be done under an order under section 66 or 67 with respect to a dog unless—
a
the period for giving notice of appeal against the order has expired,
b
the period for giving notice of appeal against the conviction on which the order was made has expired, and
c
if the order or conviction is the subject of an appeal, the appeal has been determined or withdrawn.
2
Where the effect of an order is suspended under subsection (1)—
a
no requirement imposed or directions given in connection with the order have effect, but
b
the court may give directions about how any dog to which the order applies is to be dealt with during the suspension.
3
Directions under subsection (2)(b) may, in particular—
a
authorise the dog to be taken into possession;
b
authorise the dog to be cared for either on the premises where it was being kept when it was taken into possession or at some other place;
c
appoint a person to carry out, or arrange for the carrying out of, the directions;
d
require any person who has possession of the dog to deliver it up for the purposes of the directions;
e
confer additional powers (including power to enter premises where the dog is being kept) for the purpose of, or in connection with, the carrying out of the directions;
f
provide for the recovery of any expenses in relation to the removal or care of the dog which are incurred in carrying out the directions.
4
A person who fails to comply with a requirement imposed under subsection (3)(d) commits an offence.
5
A person guilty an offence under subsection (4) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
6
Any sum directed to be paid under subsection (3)(f) is to be treated for the purposes of enforcement as if it were a fine imposed on conviction.