Declaration

Certificate of Exemption Requirements:

 

A. Keep the dog at the same address as the certificate holder, except for a maximum of 30 days in a year

 

B. Notify the Index of any change of address, excluding changes within the 30-day period mentioned in paragraph A

 

C. Notify the Index of the dog's death or export

 

D. Maintain suitable third-party insurance for the lifetime of the dog

 

E. Keep the dog muzzled and on a lead in public places. Muzzling must adequately prevent biting, and the lead must be held by someone at least 16 years old

 

F. Keep the dog in sufficiently secure conditions to prevent the dog's escape

 

G. Provide access for reading the dog's microchip on request by a police constable or authorised local authority officer

 

H. Provide confirmation of suitable third-party insurance to a police constable or authorised local authority officer within 5 days of their request

 

I. Provide the Certificate of Exemption to a police constable or authorised local authority officer within 5 days of their request

 

J. Provide evidence the dog is neutered by 30 June 2024, if over 12 months old on 31 January 2024, or by 31 December 2024, if under 12 months old on 31 January 2024

 

K. Provide microchip number by 27 March 2024, if not given at time of application

 

I understand these requirements must be complied with throughout the lifetime of the dog, or by the date specified in the condition, for the dog to remain exempted.

 

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