The Control of Dogs Order 1992 mandates that any dog in a public place must wear a collar with the name and address of the owner engraved or written on it, or engraved on a tag. Your telephone number is optional. You can be fined up to £5,000 if your dog does not wear an identification tag.
Source: The Kennel Club
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- Dog Law And You @ Wigan Council
Excerpt: It is a legal requirement for a dog to wear a collar and I.D. tag in a public place. Offences are subject on prosecution to a fine of up to £5,000.
- Dog Tags and the Law @ Your Dog Needs
Excerpt: In the UK, the Control of Dogs Order 1992 states that any dog in a public place must wear a collar with the name and address (including postcode) of the owner engraved or written on it, or engraved on a tag. Your telephone number is optional. You can be fined up to £5,000 if your dog does not wear an identification tag.
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