Prevention_of_Damage_by_Pests_Act_1949

Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949

Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949

United Kingdom legislation

The Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 (12, 13 & 14 Geo. 6. c. 55) is legislation[1][2] in the United Kingdom, that 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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  1. [1]
    Moore, Tony; Lakha, Raj (18 January 2007). Tolley's Handbook of Disaster and Emergency Management. Routledge. pp. 209–. ISBN 9781136355387. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  2. [2]
    Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 on legislation.gov.uk
  3. [3]
    Mammals as Pests, edited by Rory Putman, Mammal Society, p22 ISBN 9780412325908
  4. [4]
    Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 section 4 on legislation.go.uk


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