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RIDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1964
Twelve applications were received for the grant of licences
to keep Riding Establishments. The premises were inspected and
were referred to, and reported upon, by a Veterinary Surgeon and a
Fire Prevention Officer. All animals available to be hired from
the premises were also examined by Veterinary Surgeons. Conditions
were satisfactory and the licences were issued. During the
year forty-four routine inspections were made and on four
occasions minor infringements were found and were remedied by
informal action.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
Licences to deal in "Pet Animals" as defined by the Act
were issued to 29 applicants. The majority of the businesses were
on a small scale selling fish, tortoises, birds and small animals. A
total of 73 visits were made to the premises, 3 contraventions of
the terms of the licences being found and remedied.
ANIMAL BOARDING ESTABLISHMENTS
Sixteen licences were granted to persons to keep Boarding
Establishments for Animals. Provision is made at these premises
for boarding 385 dogs and 296 cats.
Forty-four visits were made to these premises during the year
—fourteen contraventions of a minor nature being remedied by
informal action.