Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949
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| Long title | An Act to re-enact with modifications the Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919; to make permanent provision for preventing loss of food by infestation; and for purposes connected therewith. |
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| Citation | 12, 13 & 14 Geo. 6. c. 55 |
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| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 30 July 1949 |
| Commencement | 31 March 1950[c] |
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| Repeals/revokes | Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act 1919 |
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Status: Amended | |
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| Revised text of statute as amended | |
| Text of the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 (12, 13 & 14 Geo. 6. c. 55) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom[1][2] in the United Kingdom, which creates a duty on local authorities to control mice and rats.[3] The legislation grants powers to local authorities to compel land owners and/or occupiers to take action to keep land free from rats and mice.[4]
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References
- ↑ Moore, Tony; Lakha, Raj (18 January 2007). Tolley's Handbook of Disaster and Emergency Management. Routledge. pp. 209–. ISBN 9781136355387. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- ↑ Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949. legislation.gov.uk. House of Lords. 1949. c. 55.
- ↑ Mammal Society (30 June 1989). Putman, Rory (ed.). Mammals as Pests. Chapman and Hall Ltd. p. 22. ISBN 9780412325908.
- ↑ Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949, section 4.
External links
- Text of the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.
- Text of the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 as originally enacted or made within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.