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CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT. 1961
This Act, which perpetuates regulations made under the Heating
Appliances (Fireguards) Act, 1952, requires that adequate guards are
provided for heating appliances and standards are prescribed.
Visits have been made to shops selling heating appliances during
the year and advice was given to traders dealing in second-hand
appliances,,
RAG FLOCK MP OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT. 1 951
One renewal of a licence to store rag flock was issued for a
wholesale store.
Two premises are registered for the purposes of the Act. These
are premises where upholstery work is carried on.
Two samples were submitted to the Prescribed Analyst who gave a
satisfactory report on each.
PET ANIMALS ACT. 1951
This Act provides for a system of licensing and inspection of
pet shops by local authorities.
Two applications far renewal of licences were received and after
inspection and report were granted.
SHOPS ACT. 1 950
There are 400 shops in the Borough and inspections are made in
connection with provisions of the Shops Act, 1950, which are concerned
with sanitary accommodation, washing facilities, heating, lighting,
ventilation and shop hours relating to early closing and Sunday trading.
At the request of the hairdressers and barbers the Order
requiring them to close on either Wednesday or Saturday afternoon was
revoked and all traders in the town new have the same freedom to choose
their early closing day.