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The Dangerous Dogs (Exemption Schemes and Miscellaneous Provisions) (England and Wales) Order 2023

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9.—(1) This article applies where the holder of a certificate of exemption proposes to relocate the dog to which the certificate relates from the premises referred to in the certificate to other premises occupied by the holder for any reason other than an emergency.

(2) The holder of the certificate of exemption may apply to the Secretary of State to vary the certificate of exemption.

(3) An application under paragraph (2) must contain such particulars, be in such form and be accompanied by such evidence as the Secretary of State may reasonably require.

(4) On receipt of an application under paragraph (3), the Secretary of State may vary the certificate of exemption if satisfied that the dog to which the certificate relates will continue to be owned and cared for by the holder of the certificate of exemption.

(5) Where the Secretary of State approves the variation of a certificate of exemption, the Secretary of State must issue a replacement certificate.

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