UK Statutory Instrument 2023 United Kingdom

Animals (Penalty Notices) (England) Regulations 2023

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At a glance

Enforced by

APHA, DEFRA, Natural England

What's here

3 compliance obligations, 1 practical guide · 4 journeys

Penalty landscape

2 of 3 obligations carry a fine up to £5,000. 1 carries different penalties — flagged in the list below.

Who this Act binds

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  • Any Person 3

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Relevant guidance

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Direct — cites this Act

1 guides

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What this Act requires

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Schedules

s.sch001

Relevant offences

Fine up to £5,000
  • Breach of animal health, welfare, or transport regulations Any Person
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s.sch002

An offence under section 3 of the Dangerous Dogs Act...

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s.001

Citation, commencement and extent

s.002

Interpretation

s.003

Relevant offences and enforcement authorities

s.004

Specified dangerous dogs offences

Official guidance

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Enforcement and responsible bodies

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APHA

Primary

Animal and Plant Health Agency

Safeguards animal and plant health for the benefit of people, environment and economy. Issues export health certificates, manages disease outbreaks, operates veterinary …

DEFRA

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Government department responsible for environmental protection, food production and standards, agriculture, fisheries, and rural communities. Sets environmental policy and works with agencies …

Natural England

Government adviser for the natural environment in England. Responsible for wildlife licensing (protected species), designating and managing protected sites (SSSIs, National Nature …

Connected legislation

parent Act

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Made under

Animal Welfare Act 2006 2006 Primary Act

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