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PROCEEDINGS TAKEN UNDER THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND
OTHER ACTS.
5 summonses were taken out during the year 1936, in respect to
offences, particulars of which are set out below.
The above summonses had reference to the following:—
Ordinary Nuisances 4
Exposing for Sale (Unsound Food) 1
Total 5
These proceedings resulted as follows:—
Summonses withdrawn (with costs), the Council's
requirements having been complied with 4
Penalties and costs 1
Total 5
SHOP'S ACT, 1934.
Since the Shops Act, 1934, came into operation, 71 premises have
been inspected and recorded, and 24 visits have been paid to premises
already recorded.
15 notices have been served, 6 asking for the provision of a reasonable
temperature in the shops, in accordance with Section 10, Sub-section 1 (b),
and 9 asking for the provision of sanitary conveniences in the shops, in
accordance with Section 10, Sub-section 2.
Of these 15 notices, 10 have been complied with, 3 have been withdrawn
consequent upon the granting of exemption certificates, and 2 are
still outstanding.
12 shops have been exempted from the provisions of Section 10,
Sub-section 2, in accordance with Section 10, Sub-section 6.