Correction Slip 1
These Regulations enable penalty notices to be issued as a means of enforcing certain criminal offences relating to animal health and welfare. They provide that the offences in question are “relevant offences” or “specified dangerous dogs offences” for the purpose of the Animals (Penalty Notices) Act 2022 (“the Act”), and specify the authorities who may issue penalty notices.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
09 Dec 2023
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In force
01 Jan 2024
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 1(2) and (4) and section 2(2) of the Animals (Penalty Notices) Act 2022.
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