Article 11 Further provision about certificates of exemptionI1

England and Wales

(1)

The Secretary of State may issue a new certificate of exemption to replace an existing certificate of exemption that was issued in respect of a dog where—

(a)

the holder of the existing certificate—

(i)

notifies the Secretary of State in writing of a change in the holder’s name, address or contact details on the existing certificate; and

(ii)

provides the Secretary of State with such evidence as the Secretary of State may reasonably require in relation to the change; or

(b)

evidence has been provided to confirm that the dog has been implanted with a microchip in accordance with article 10.

(2)

The Secretary of State may by notice in writing withdraw a certificate of exemption if the holder has requested that the Secretary of State withdraw the certificate.

(3)

The holder of a certificate of exemption who makes a request for the withdrawal of the certificate under paragraph (2) must make the request in such form as the Secretary of State may reasonably require.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Art. 11 in force at 14.11.2023, see art. 1(2)