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Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
Section 3 of this Act refers to dogs of all types
and makes it a criminal offence to allow any dog to be dangerously
out of control in a public place, or a private place where the
dog has no right to be.
A dog is regarded as being “dangerously out
of control” if there are grounds for suspecting that it
will injure a person whether or not it actually does. If no injury
is caused a fine of £2,000 or 6 months imprisonment can
be imposed. For actual injury the penalty is 2 years imprisonment
and/or an unlimited fine and in certain cases, destruction of
the dog. A court can specify muzzling or leashing or disqualify
the owners from custody of the dog for any period.
If you would like to talk to Dacorum Borough Council’s
Dog Warden, telephone 01442 228418 or email sarah.lewis@dacorum.gov.uk
Related sites
Dangerous Dog Act 1991 , www.doglaw.co.uk
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