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PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
This Act, which came into operation on 1st January, 1952,
provides that no person shall keep a pet shop except under the
authority of a licence granted in accordance with the provisions
of the Act.
A local authority may, on application, grant to a person who
is not for the time being disqualified from keeping a pet shop
a licence to keep a pet shop at such premises in their area as
may be specified in the application, and subject to compliance
with such conditions as may be specified in the licence.
In determining whether to grant a licence for the keeping
of a pet shop, a local authority shall in particular have regard
to the need for securing:-
(a) that animals will at all times be kept in accommodation
suitable as respects size, temperature, lighting,
ventilation and cleanliness;
(b) that animals will be adequately supplied with suitable
food and drink and (so far as necessary) visited at
suitable intervals;
(c) that animals, being mammals, will not be sold at too
early an age;
(d) that all reasonable precautions will be taken to prevent
the spread among animals of infectious diseases;
(e) that appropriate steps will be taken in case of fire or
other emergency.
During the year, 21 licences were issued under the Act.
No. of Inspections - 32
No. of Re-Visits - 1
LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL (GENERAL POWERS)
ACT, 1954
Haidressers and Barbers
On 6th July, 1955 the Lambeth Borough Council made bye-laws
in respect of hairdressers and barbers under the above-mentioned
Act.
During the year 15 registrations were made.