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PET ANIMALS ACT. 1951.
During the year three licences were applied for and granted and
in each case a fee of 10/- was paid.
Regular inspections were carried out to ensure that all animals
were being cared for and maintained in accordance with the conditions
attaching to the licences.
PHARMACY & POISONS ACT. 1933.
The provisions of the Act, and the Poisons Rules relating to
the retailing of poisons specified in Part II of the Poisons List,
were administered throughout the year.
The number of listed sellers placed on the Council's register
was 51.
All applications are investigated to ensure that records are
properly maintained, labelling efficiently performed, storage accommodation
is adequate, and that sales are only made by employees nominated on the
application forms. In every instance it was found that the requirements
of the Act and the Poisons Rules were being complied with, whilst it was
apparent that all concerned were fully aware of their particular
responsibilities.
As a general rule the poisons retailed were insecticides, rodent
exterminants, hair dyes, and household ammonia.
Applications for inclusion and/or retention in the Council's register
are) considered by the Public Health and Baths Committee each Spring,
and when approval has been expressed, appropriate entries are made for a
period of twelve months. (1st May to 30th April.)
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951.
Eleven premises in the Borough, used for upholstering and similar
processes, have been registered since the Act came into force on 1st
November, 1951. There are no premises in the Borough where rag flock is
manufactured.