Article 5 Exemption from the prohibition in section 1(3) of the ActI1

England and Wales

(1)

The prohibition in section 1(3) of the Act does not apply to a dog 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 11(2).

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