The Dogs (Licensing and Identification) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012

Identification of the keeperN.I.

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6.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the keeper of a dog in respect of which a licence is required under the Order or of a dog to which Article 5(a), (b) or (d) of the Order applies shall ensure that the dog wears a collar with the name and address of the keeper inscribed on it or on a plate or badge attached to it.

(2) The provisions of paragraph (1) shall not apply to the keeper of a dog—

(a)which is a member of a pack of hounds; or

(b)while that dog is being judged at a competition; or

(c)while that dog is being used for—

(i)any sporting purposes;

(ii)the capture or destruction of vermin;

(iii)the purpose of driving or tending sheep or cattle.