UK Act of Parliament 1975 c. 50 United Kingdom

Guard Dogs Act 1975

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Status
In Force
Penalty ceiling
Regulated

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Any Person1

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What it requires

Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

s.001 Control of guard dogs. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Control guard dogs properly and warn the publicAny Person
7 other provisions — procedural and definitional
s.002 Restriction on keeping guard dogs without a licence. (opens in a new tab)
s.003 Guard dog kennel licences. (opens in a new tab)
s.004 Appeals. (opens in a new tab)
s.005 Offences, penalties and civil liability. (opens in a new tab)
s.006 Regulations. (opens in a new tab)
s.007 Interpretation. (opens in a new tab)
s.008 Short title, commencement and extent. (opens in a new tab)

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