The Dangerous Dogs (Exemption Schemes and Miscellaneous Provisions) (England and Wales) Order 2023

Exemption from the prohibition in section 1(3) of the Act

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3.—(1) The prohibition in section 1(3) of the Act does not apply to a dog of the type known as the XL Bully if—

(a)the Secretary of State has issued a certificate of exemption in respect of that dog; and

(b)the certificate of exemption remains valid.

(2) A certificate of exemption ceases to be valid under paragraph (1)(b) on—

(a)the failure to comply with any condition attached to the certificate of exemption; or

(b)the date specified in a notice of withdrawal issued by the Secretary of State under article 10(2).