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CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, 1961
This Act, which perpetuates regulations made made 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 nas given to traders dealing in second-hand appliances.
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT. 1951
One renewel 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 for renewal of licences were received and after
inspection and report were granted.
ANIMAL BOARDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT. 1963
One application for a licence to keep an animal boarding establishment
was received and after inspection and report was granted.
SHOPS ACT. 1950
There are 383 shops in the Borough and inspections were 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.