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RIDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1964
This Act came into operation on 1st April, 1965. Twelve
applications were received for licences to keep Riding Establishments.
The premises concerned were inspected and were referred to
and reported upon by a Veterinary Surgeon and by a Fire Prevention
Officer. All animals available to be hired from the premises,
namely 221, were also examined by Veterinary Surgeons and found
to be fit.
Various amendments and improvements to the premises were
requested and were carried out.
The licences were subsequently issued.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
Licences to deal in "Pet Animals" as defined by the Act were
issued to 19 applicants. The majority of the businesses were on
a small scale selling goldfish, tropical fish, tortoises and small
animals.
There was a total of 43 visits made to these premises; 11 contraventions
were found and were dealt with by written notices, the
requirements of which were complied with.
ANIMAL BOARDING ESTABLISHMENTS
13 Licences were currently held in respect of persons keeping
Animal Boarding Establishments.
32 visits were made to these premises during the year.
Provision is made at these premises for boarding a total of
approximately 254 dogs and 82 cats.
SUMMARY OF PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTORS' VISITS
DURING THE YEAR
General Sanitation
Cesspools 27
Common Lodging Houses 32
Drainage 1,489
Dustbins 105
Keeping of Animals 49
Moveable Dwellings 133
Noxious Accumulations 135
Piggeries 37
Public Conveniences 121
Rivers, Streams, etc. 46