Domestic Animals Act 2000
65Releasing dogs declared dangerous after seizure for
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65 Releasing dogs declared dangerous after seizure for offence (a) a dog is seized under this Act; and (b) after the seizure, the dog is declared to be a dangerous dog.
but only if, satisfied that— (b) a dangerous dog licence is in force for the dog; and (c) the keeper is able to exercise responsible dog management, care (d) there is not an unacceptable risk to the safety of the public or another animal from the dog being released and kept in accordance with the conditions of a dangerous dog licence; and (e) any fee payable under section 144 for the release of the dog has