# The Dangerous Dogs (Compensation and Exemption Schemes) (England and Wales) Order 2023, Article 5: Exemption from the prohibition in section 1(3) of the Act

Extent: E+W

(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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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/1204/article/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/dangerous-dogs-compensation-and-exemption-schemes-england-and-wales-order-2023/article-5
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