# The Dangerous Dogs (Compensation and Exemption Schemes) (England and Wales) Order 2023, Article 11: Further provision about certificates of exemption

Extent: E+W

(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/1204/article/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/dangerous-dogs-compensation-and-exemption-schemes-england-and-wales-order-2023/article-11
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