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The amended draft by-laws also differ from the existing by-laws
in the following, among other, respects:—
For the purpose of receiving and conveying away all scraps,
litter, refuse, and residues, there is to be provided in all cases a
sufficient number of vessels or receptacles, furnished with tight
and close-fitting covers.
All material emitting any offensive or noxious effluvium, vapour
or gas when delivered on to the premises across a public footway is
required to be conveyed in vessels properly constructed and covered.
In all cases where a closed chamber is to be provided, the
cleansing of the floor of every such chamber and such part of the
walls thereof as is covered with hard, smooth, and impervious
material is required at the close of each working day; and all
vessels, receptacles, etc., are to be kept clean so as to prevent any
offensive smell.
A copy of the by-laws and a plan of the premises is to be displayed
in a conspicuous position.
Drains on all premises are to be maintained in good order and
efficient action.
In some instances a requirement is made that all liquid refuse
before being discharged into any drain shall be treated in such
manner as to prevent nuisance.
In the by-laws relating to the business of a knacker, a provision
has been inserted for the prevention of over-crowding of animals,
and the cleansing of streets after the slaughter of horses by a
licensed knacker.
A provision that the parts of walls and ceilings not covered with
hard, smooth, and impervious materials shall be lime-washed between
the first and tenth days of the months of March, June, September,
and December has been inserted in each set of by-laws.