# The Dangerous Dogs (Compensation and Exemption Schemes) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024, Article 5: Exemption from the prohibitions in Article 25A(3) of the Order

Extent: N.I.

(1) The prohibition in Article 25A(3) of the Order does not apply to a dog if paragraph 2, 3 or 4 apply.
(2) This paragraph applies if—
(a) the district council issued a certificate of exemption in respect of the dog; and
(b) the certificate of exemption remains valid.
(3) This paragraph applies if—
(a) an application for a certificate of exemption has been made, and the fee relating to that application has been paid, at or before the relevant time in respect of the dog; and
(b) the applicant has not received notification of the determination of the application.
(4) This paragraph applies if—
(a) an application for a certificate of exemption was made and the fee relating to that application was paid, at or before the appointed day in respect of the dog;
(b) the district council refused the application on or after 17th December 2024; and
(c) the applicant has arranged for the dog to be euthanised by a veterinary surgeon within 14 days of the notification of the decision of the district council.
(5) A certificate of exemption ceases to be valid under paragraph (2)(b)—
(a) on the failure to comply with any condition attached to the certificate of exemption; or
(b) where the keeper named in the certificate of exemption has died on—
(i) the date on which a certificate of exemption is issued following an application under Article 6(7) in respect of the same dog;
(ii) the date on which an application made under Article 6(7) is refused by the district council; or
(iii) the date which is three months after the original keeper’s date of death, where no such application is made at or before the appointed day.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2024/155/article/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/dangerous-dogs-compensation-and-exemption-schemes-order-northern-ireland-2024/article-5
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