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PHARMACY AND POISONS ACT, 1933
The object is to regulate the sale of certain poisonou
substances.
During the year the number of applications granted for
entry of names on the list of persons entitled to sell poison
under Part 2 of the Act was 24. In addition, 278 applications
were made for the retention of names on the list for a further
period of 12 months. 2 infringements of the Act were found.
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951
This Act regulates the manufacture and sale of materials uses
as fillings for upholstery, bedding, toys, etc., with the objec
of compelling the use of clean fillings.

PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
19 premises were licensed for the purpose of keeping Pet
Shops. During the year 31 inspections were made and there were
no infringements of the conditions, specified in the licences.
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACTS
Suspected swine fever was notified from a pig keepers premises
during the year. This and one notified from the slaughterhouses
were confirmed and appropriate action was taken in conjunction
with the Officers of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
to provide against the spread of the disease.
PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949
This Act is mainly concerned with the destruction of rats
and mice and it places a duty on the occupier of any premises
to report to the Local Authority any infestation by such rodents.
2 ratcatchers, officially designated rodent operatives, are
employed to deal with such complaints.