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Slaughtering prohibited except in Council Slaughter-houses when
provided.
3. (1.) At any time after the passing of this Act the
Council may—
(a). Acquire by agreement any premises within the
district used for the purpose of slaughtering cattle
(hereinafter referred to as a "slaughter house") and the
interest or interests of any owner, lessee and occupier of
such premises.
(b). Agree with the owner, lessee or occupier of any
slaughter-house for the abolition of slaughtering therein,
on such terms and conditions as may be arranged
between the parties.
(2.) At any time after the expiration of three years
from the passing of this Act, and after the Council have
provided an adequate slaughter-house in a convenient position
(to the satisfaction of the Local Government Board), and after the
expiration of six calendar months from the date of publication
by the Council in a local newspaper circulating in the district
of notice to that effect, no person shall slaughter for sale
for human food any cattle within the district except in
slaughter-houses provided by the Council, but this shall not
apply to the slaughtering on premises by the owner, lessee
or occupier thereof of any cattle belonging to him and not
slaughtered for the purpose of sale for human food, and if
any person acts in contravention of this Section he shall be
liable for each offence to a penalty not exceeding five pounds.
(3.) The Council shall pay compensation to the owner,
lessee and occupier of every slaughter-house who may be
injuriously affected by the exercise of the above powers, and
the amount of compensation shall in case of difference be
settled as cases of disputed compensation are settled under
the Land Clauses Acts, and the provisions of those Acts
shall apply accordingly. (Acton).