# The Dangerous Dogs (Compensation and Exemption Schemes) (Scotland) Order 2024, Article 12: Further provision about certificates of exemption

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(1) The Scottish Ministers may issue a new certificate of exemption to replace an existing certificate of exemption that was issued in respect of a dog where—
(a) the holder of the existing certificate—
(i) notifies the Scottish Ministers in writing of a change in the holder’s name, address or contact details on the existing certificate, and
(ii) provides the Scottish Ministers with such evidence as the Scottish Ministers may reasonably require in relation to the change or
(b) evidence has been provided to confirm that the dog has been implanted with a microchip in accordance with article 10.
(2) The Scottish Ministers may by notice in writing withdraw a certificate of exemption if the holder has requested that the Scottish Ministers withdraw the certificate.
(3) The holder of a certificate of exemption who makes a request for the withdrawal of the certificate under paragraph (2) must make the request in such form as the Scottish Ministers may reasonably require.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2024/70/article/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/dangerous-dogs-compensation-and-exemption-schemes-scotland-order-2024/article-12
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