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PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951.
This Act came into force on the 1st April, 1952, and regulates the sale
of pet animals. Licences were granted to three applicants subject to conditions
laid down by the Council, these conditions being based on those recommended
by the R.S.P.C.A. In one instance a warning was given regarding a contravention
of the conditions of licence.
SHOPS ACT, 1950.
YOUNG PERSONS (EMPLOYMENT) ACT, 1938.
Mr. E. G. Thomas, Deputy Chief Sanitary Inspector and Shops Act
Inspector, reports as follows:—
Number of visits made 388
Number of evening patrols carried out 57
Number of Sunday patrols carried out 24
Number of premises where young persons employed 19
Number of premises where official forms relating to staff not
posted up 22
Number of "mixed shops" where poster relating to Sunday
trading not exhibited 7
Letters of warning were sent with reference to contravention of the Acts
relative to the non-exhibition of forms relating to "mixed shops" when open
for Sunday trading, and for failing to post up official forms regarding employment
of shop assistants and young persons.
During the year the "war time" provisions relative to the hours of
evening closing of shops were revoked.
I should like to express my thanks to the Chairman and Members of
the Public Health Committee for their courtesy and assistance and to the Staff
for their great help and efficient service during the year.
I am, Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
R. T. PEARCE, M.S.I.A.,
Chief Sanitary Inspector.