Part 1Hunting a wild mammal using a dog
Offences
I1I22Offences of knowingly causing or permitting another person to hunt using a dog
1
A person commits an offence if—
a
the person—
i
is an owner or occupier of land, and
ii
knowingly causes or permits another person to hunt a wild mammal using a dog on that land, and
2
A person commits an offence if—
a
the person—
i
owns or is responsible for a dog, and
ii
knowingly causes or permits another person to hunt a wild mammal using that dog, and
3
A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) or (2) is liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or a fine not exceeding £40,000 (or both).
4
5
In this Part, an “owner” of land includes a person who—
a
manages or controls that land, or
b
is authorised to give permission for that land to be used for hunting.
6
In this Act, a person “is responsible for” a dog where the person—
a
is responsible for the dog on a temporary or permanent basis,
b
is in charge of the dog, or
c
has actual care and control of a person under the age of 16 years who is responsible for the dog under paragraph (a) or (b).