Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

Legislation uk Acts of the United Kingdom United Kingdom Legislation

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  1. Introductory Text

  2. 1. Dogs bred for fighting.

  3. 2. Other specially dangerous dogs.

  4. 3. Keeping dogs under proper control.

  5. 4. Destruction and disqualification orders.

  6. 4A. Contingent destruction orders.

  7. 4B. Destruction orders otherwise than on a conviction.

  8. 5. Seizure, entry of premises and evidence.

  9. 6. Dogs owned by young persons.

  10. 7. Muzzling and leads.

  11. 8. Power to make corresponding provision for Northern Ireland.

  12. 9. Expenses.

  13. 10. Short title, interpretation, commencement and extent.

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Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 26 August 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au.