Article 22 Interim exemption scheme conditions and requirements

England and Wales

(1)

Where the chief officer of police for the area in which the dog was seized is satisfied that the dog is not a danger to public safety in accordance with article 21, the dog is exempt on an interim basis from the prohibition in section 1(3) of the Act provided that—

(a)

the chief officer of police is satisfied that the following conditions have been met—

(i)

the dog is neutered F1within the meaning given in article 6(3),

(ii)

the dog is F2implanted with a microchip,

F3(iii)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b)

the requirements in article 25 (additional requirements) are met throughout the period of interim exemption; and

(c)

the person in interim charge confirms in writing that they understand the conditions mentioned in this article and the continuing requirements in article 25 and the consequences of any failure to comply with the conditions or requirements under this Part.

(2)

If there is a failure to comply with the requirements in article 25 (additional requirements), or if the chief officer of police is no longer satisfied that article 21 (danger to public safety test) is met—

(a)

the dog may be seized under section 5 of the Act; and

(b)

the dog is not exempt under this Part from the prohibition in section 1(3) of the Act.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in art. 22(1)(a)(i) substituted (5.12.2024) by The Dangerous Dogs (Exemption Schemes) (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/1149), arts. 1(2), 2(9)(a)
F2: Words in art. 22(1)(a)(ii) substituted (5.12.2024) by The Dangerous Dogs (Exemption Schemes) (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/1149), arts. 1(2), 2(9)(b)
F3: Art. 22(1)(a)(iii) omitted (1.7.2026) by virtue of The Dangerous Dogs (Exemption Schemes) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/602), arts. 1(2), 2(7)