# The Control of Dogs Order 1992, Article 3: Offences


The owner of a dog or the person in charge of a dog who, without lawful authority or excuse, proof of which shall lie on him, causes or permits the dog to be in a highway or in a place of public resort not wearing a collar as prescribed in article 2(1) above shall be guilty of an offence against the Animal Health Act 1981.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/901/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/control-of-dogs-order-1992/article-3
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