The Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983

Penalty for keeping dog without a licenceN.I.

17.—(1) Any person who—

(a)where he is not the holder of a dog licence, keeps a dog; or

(b)where he is the holder of a dog licence, keeps a dog of a description not authorised by the licence;

shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £200.

(2) A person shall not be guilty of an offence under paragraph (1)(a) where he is the holder of a block licence which is valid in relation to the dog in question.