Article 9 NeuteringI1

The holder of a certificate of exemption in respect of a dog that was at least 12 months old on the appointed day must—

The holder of a certificate of exemption F2in respect of a dog that was less than 12 months old on the appointed day must, on or before the relevant date, provide the Secretary of State with such evidence as the Secretary of State may reasonably require that the dog in respect of which the certificate has been issued has been neutered.

In F3this article—

• “neutered” means—

  1. (a)

     in relation to a male dog, castrated;

  2. (b)

     in relation to a female dog, spayed;

• “relevant date” means—

  1. (a)

     in relation to a dog that was at least 12 months old on the appointed day, 30th June 2024;

  2. (b)

     F4in relation to a dog that was at least 7 months old but less than 12 months old on the appointed day, 31st December 2024;

  3. (c)

     in relation to a dog that was less than 7 months old on the appointed day, 30th June 2025.