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Also (by Section 66) they may make By-laws for
removing to any hospital to which they are entitled to
remove patients, and for keeping there so long as may be
necessary, any persons brought within their district by any
vessel, who are infected with a dangerous infectious disease ;
Also (by Section 94) they shall make By-laws as to
houses let in lodgings (not meaning thereby common lodging
houses);
Also (by Section 95) they may make By-laws for
promoting cleanliness in, and the habitable condition of,
tents, vans, sheds, and similar structures used for human
habitation, and for preventing the spread of infectious
diseases by the persons inhabiting the same, and generally
for the prevention of nuisances in connection therewith.
It will be observed that, in most of the above cases,
the making of By-laws is made compulsory; but that with
respect to the removal of patients from ships to hospital,
and for the regulation of tents, vans, and the like, the
making of By-laws is permissive only. We have already
made By-laws with respect to houses let in lodgings.
The County Council are required (Section 16) to make
By-laws:—
(a.) For prescribing the time for the removal, or
carriage by road or water of any faecal or offensive or
noxious matter or liquid in or through London, and
providing that the carriage or vessel used therefor shall
be properly constructed and covered, so as to prevent the
escape of any such matter or liquid, and as to prevent any
nuisance arising therefrom;