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(d) As to the paving of yards and open spaces in connection
with dwelling-houses.
The County Council shall make bye-laws:—
(a) For prescribing the times for the removal or carriage
by road or water of any fœcal 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; and
(b) As to the closing and filling up of cesspools and
privies, and as to the removal and disposal of
refuse, and as to the duties of the occupier of any
premises in connection with house refuse, so as to
facilitate the removal of it by the scavengers of
the Sanitary Authority.
And it is the duty of the Sanitary Authority to enforce
and observe the bye-laws when made. (Sec. 16.)
Scattered through the Act are powers to make bye-laws
for other purposes:—
By the County Council—
(a) For regulating offensive trades. (Sec. 19.)
(b) When authorised by the Local Government Board for
registering with the Council persons carrying on
the trade of dairyman; inspecting cattle, and
regulating the lighting ventilation, cleansing,