# The Dangerous Dogs (Compensation and Exemption Schemes) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) (No. 2) Order 2026, Article 2: Amendment of the Dangerous Dogs Compensation and Exemption Schemes Order 1991


(1) The Dangerous Dogs Compensation and Exemption Schemes Order 1991 is amended as follows.
(2) In article 10(2) (certificate of exemption), after sub-paragraph (f) insert—
“(fa) a requirement to ensure that the dog does not come into close contact with a child under the age of 12 in any place, other than a public place, unless the dog or the child is being supervised by a person (whether the holder of the certificate or some other person) aged 16 or over,”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2026/212/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/dangerous-dogs-compensation-and-exemption-schemes-miscellaneous-amendment-scotland-no-2-order-2026/article-2
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