# The Dangerous Dogs (Fees) (Scotland) Order 2013, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order relates to dogs bred for fighting that are subject to the prohibition against possession provided for in section 1(3) of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (“the 1991 Act”).
Under sections 4A(1) and 4B(3) of the 1991 Act a court may order the destruction of such a dog unless it is exempted from the prohibition within a prescribed period. The exemption scheme provided for in Part III of the Dangerous Dogs Compensation and Exemption Schemes Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/1744) is given continued effect for the purpose of such orders by section 4 of the Dangerous Dogs (Amendment) Act 1997, subject to certain variations, including the substitution of a fee of such amount as may be prescribed by order.
This order has the effect of increasing the fee payable on an application for exemption to £77 + VAT.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/178/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/dangerous-dogs-fees-scotland-order-2013/note
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