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retailers and other users of rag flock and other prescribed filling
materials to be registered or licensed by the local authority.
Registered premises are those where certain filling materials
are used in upholstery, including the stuffing or lining of bedding,
toys, baby carriages, etc.
Licensed premises are those where rag flock is
(a) manufactured, or
(b) stored for distribution to registered premises.
During the year only one certificate of registration of
premises was granted, making a total of 10 since the Act came
into force.
Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933, and Pharmacy and
Medicines Act, 1941.
The names and addresses of 117 retailers were entered on
the Council's list of persons entitled to sell poisons under Part 2
of the Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933, and Pharmacy and
Medicines Act, 1941. No action was necessary in respect of any
offence under the Act.
All have been inspected as to their suitability, method of
storage and labelling, as required under the Act, and have been
found satisfactory.
Pet Animals Act, 1951.
Under the above Act, which came into operation on the 1st
April, 1952, local authorities are responsible for issuing licences
to persons for keeping pet shops and for the inspection of
premises so licensed to check whether the requirements are
complied with.
The Act includes requirements as to the suitability of the
accommodation, the adequate supply of suitable food and drink
for animals, that mammals are not to be sold at too early an age
and for reasonable precautions against fire and spread of
infectious diseases amongst animals.
Certain conditions approved by the Council are applied to
all licences issued.
Ten applications for renewal of licences were received and
granted during the year.
Heating Appliances (Fire Guards) Act, 1952.
This Act, which received the Royal Assent on the 1st August,
1952, came into operation on the 1st October, 1953.