# The Dangerous Dogs (Compensation and Exemption Schemes) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) 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 4(c) (conditions for adult dogs), at the beginning insert “subject to article 8(3),”.
(3) In article 8 (third party insurance)—
(a) in paragraph (1), at the beginning for “There” substitute “Subject to paragraph (3), there”,
(b) after paragraph (2) insert—
“(3) Paragraph (1) does not require an applicant for or holder of a certificate of exemption to obtain or renew a policy of insurance in respect of the dog on or after 1 July 2026.
(4) Paragraph (3) is without prejudice to the requirement for a holder of a certificate of exemption to maintain in force a policy of insurance in respect of the dog obtained before 1 July 2026 where the cover provided by that policy has not yet expired.”.
(4) In article 10(2) (certificate of exemption)—
(a) omit sub-paragraph (d),
(b) in sub-paragraph (e), for “a policy of insurance which complies with article 8 continues in force” substitute “article 8 continues to be complied with”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2026/204/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/dangerous-dogs-compensation-and-exemption-schemes-miscellaneous-amendment-scotland-order-2026/article-2
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