# The Dangerous Dogs (Compensation and Exemption Schemes) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Order 2026, Article 3: Amendment of the Dangerous Dogs (Compensation and Exemption Schemes) (Scotland) Order 2024


(1) The Dangerous Dogs (Compensation and Exemption Schemes) (Scotland) Order 2024 is amended as follows.
(2) In article 7(c) (certificate of exemption)—
(a) in sub-paragraph (iv), after “in force” insert “or does not require to be in force”,
(b) in sub-paragraph (viii)—
(i) for “confirmation” substitute “evidence”,
(ii) after “in force” insert “or does not require to be in force”.
(3) In article 8 (third-party insurance), after paragraph (3) insert—
“(3A) Paragraphs (1) to (3) do 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.
(3B) Paragraph (3A) 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.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2026/204/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/dangerous-dogs-compensation-and-exemption-schemes-miscellaneous-amendment-scotland-order-2026/article-3
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