Article 2 Interpretation

In this Order—

• “the Act” means the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991;

• “adult dog” means a dog aged six months or over;

• “the Agency” means the person or body for the time being designated by the Secretary of State to discharge functions under this Order;

• “person” means a natural person and does not include a body of persons corporate or unincorporate F1, except insofar as the term is used in reference to the owner of a dog of the type known as the XL Bully that is a rehoming organisation to which a certificate of exemption may be issued in respect of the dog by virtue of article 9(2).

• F2“rehoming organisation” has the meaning given in article 2 of the Dangerous Dogs (Exemption Schemes and Miscellaneous Provisions) (England and Wales) Order 2023.