Domestic Animals Act 2000
65AReleasing dogs seized because of complaint
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65A Releasing dogs seized because of complaint (1) This section applies if a dog is seized under section 56A (Seizure of dogs—investigation of complaints about attacking, harassing or menacing dogs). (2) The registrar must release the dog to a person claiming its release if— (a) the registrar is reasonably satisfied of the matters mentioned in section 62 (2) (excluding paragraph (d)); and (b) the investigation is completed. (3) The registrar may release the dog under subsection (2) only if satisfied that— (a) the keeper is able to exercise responsible dog management, care (b) there is not an unacceptable risk to the safety of the public and accordance with the conditions of any dangerous dog licence and control order; and
(c) any fee payable under section 144 for the release of the dog has