# The Dangerous Dogs Exemption Schemes (England and Wales) Order 2015, Article 2: Interpretation

Extent: E+W

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

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/138/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/dangerous-dogs-exemption-schemes-england-and-wales-order-2015/article-2
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