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Article 11A Change of premises: rehoming organisationsF1

(1)

This article applies where the holder of a certificate of exemption—

(a)

is a rehoming organisation; and

(b)

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.

(2)

The holder of the certificate of exemption may apply to the Agency to vary the certificate of exemption.

(3)

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

(4)

On receipt of an application under paragraph (3), the Agency 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 holder of the certificate of exemption.

(5)

Where the Agency approves the variation of a certificate of exemption, the Agency must issue a replacement certificate.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Art. 11A inserted (31.12.2023) by The Dangerous Dogs (Exemption Schemes and Miscellaneous Provisions) (England and Wales) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1407), arts. 1(2)(b), 11(6)