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Companion Animals Act 1998
24Appeal against disqualification from owning or being in charge of dog
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#### 24 Appeal against disqualification from owning or being in charge of dog
24 Appeal against disqualification from owning or being in charge of dog
> > (1) A person against whom an order disqualifying the person from owning or being in charge of a dog is made under section 23 may appeal to the District Court, in accordance with the rules of that Court, against the order.
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> > (2) An appeal may be made only within 28 days after the date on which the order is made.
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> > (3) An appeal that is duly lodged operates to stay the order of disqualification pending the determination of the appeal.
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> > (4) The District Court has jurisdiction to hear and determine an appeal made under this section.
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> **s 24:** Am 2005 No 101, Sch 1 \[46\].