.svg)
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
.svg)
Long titleAn 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.
Citation12, 13 & 14 Geo. 6. c. 55
Royal assent30 July 1949
Relates toRats and Mice (Destruction) Act 1919
| Act of Parliament | |
| |
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 12, 13 & 14 Geo. 6. c. 55 |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 30 July 1949 |
| Other legislation | |
| Relates to | Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act 1919 |
Status: Amended | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| 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. | |
