Chapter 1: Fixed penalty notices Section 2: Power of constables
Section 2 outlines the role of constables in issuing fixed penalty notices for offences relating to dangerous dogs.
	Subsection (1) sets out the condition that a constable may issue a fixed penalty notice if they are satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that a specified dangerous dogs offence has been committed in England or Wales.
	Subsection (2) describes a ‘prescribed dangerous dogs offence’ as an offence under subsection (3) that is specified by regulations made by the Secretary of State.
	Subsection (3) states that the offences within this subsection are offences under section 1, 3 or 4(8) of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
	Subsection (4) states that the constable, or a constable from the same police force as the constable who issued the fixed penalty notice under this section, may at any time withdraw it.