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Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (as amended)

Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (as amended) on breed specific legislation.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Response to request for information about section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (as amended) on breed specific legislation.

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Dangerous dogs - FOI minimum age that a puppy can lawfully be breed identified by an expert or the standard minimum age recommended; whether an organisation can become the legal registered owner of a prohibited dog; and whether an exempted dog while in a vehicle has to have its lead physically held by a person or can the lead be fixed to an anchor point in the car.

Published 3 June 2014