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PHARMACY AND POISONS ACT, 1933
The object is to regulate the sale of certain poisonous substances.
During the year the number of applications granted for entry of names
on the list of persons entitled to sell poisons under Part 2 of the Act was
23. In addition, 200 applications were made for the retention of names on
the list for a further 12 months. No infringement of the Act was found.
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951
The Act regulates the manufacture and sale of materials used as
fillings for upholstery, bedding, toys, etc., with the object of compelling
the use of clean fillings. Only one firm is now engaged in this type of
business within the Borough.
Four samples of cotton felt were taken. All of these samples conformed
with the requirements of the Regulations made under the Act.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
This Act governs the sale of pet animals and, during the year, 18
licences were renewed and six new licences granted. The proprietor of a
licenced pet shop was prosecuted following his failure, on three occasions,
to isolate sick animals and for obstructing an Inspector during his inspection
of the premises. The Court imposed fines totalling £40. The application
for the renewal of this particular licence, for 1969, was subsequently refused
by the appropriate Committee and the shop has now been closed.
During the year 53 inspections of licensed pet shops were carried out
and, apart from the above case, no infringements of the Act were found.
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACT
No case of contagious animal disease was reported within the Borough
during the year. In such cases action is taken in conjunction with officers of
the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to provide against the spread
of the disease. Regular visits are made by district inspectors to premises
where animals are kept to ensure that precautionary measures and a high standard
of cleanliness are maintained.
PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949
This Act is mainly concerned with the destruction of rats and mice and
places a duty upon the occupier of any premises to report to the Local
Authority any infestation by such rodents. Three rodent operatives are emPloyed
full time to deal with complaints.