Article 11 Rehoming organisations- change of premisesI1

This article applies where a rehoming organisation which is the holder of a certificate of exemption proposes to relocate the dog to which the certificate relates from the premises referred to in the certificate to other premises occupied by the holder for any reason other than an emergency.

The rehoming organisation may apply to the Scottish Ministers to vary the certificate of exemption.

An application under paragraph (2) must contain such particulars, be in such form and be accompanied by such evidence as the Scottish Ministers may reasonably require.

On receipt of an application under paragraph (2), the Scottish Ministers may vary the certificate of exemption if satisfied that the dog to which the certificate relates will continue to be owned and cared for by the rehoming organisation.

When the Scottish Ministers approve the variation of a certificate of exemption, the Scottish Ministers must issue a replacement certificate.