UK Act of Parliament 1991 United Kingdom

UKPGA 1991/65

What this means for your business

Enforced by
DEFRA
Applies to
United Kingdom
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Sections and provisions

12 classified provisions from this legislation.

3 Duties 3 Offences and penalties 4 Powers 1 Definitions

Duties 3

  • s.4A Contingent destruction orders.
  • s.4B Destruction orders otherwise than on a conviction.
  • s.9 Expenses.

Offences and penalties 3

  • s.1 Dogs bred for fighting.
  • s.3 Keeping dogs under proper control.
  • s.4 Destruction and disqualification orders.

Powers 4

  • s.2 Other specially dangerous dogs.
  • s.5 Seizure, entry of premises and evidence.
  • s.7 Muzzling and leads.
  • s.8 Power to make corresponding provision for Northern Ireland.

Definitions 1

  • s.6 Dogs owned by young persons.