Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949

The Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 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]

References
  1. Moore, Tony; Lakha, Raj (2007-01-18). Tolley's Handbook of Disaster and Emergency Management. Routledge. pp. 209–. ISBN 9781136355387. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  2. [*http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo6/12-13-14/55/contents ]Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 on legislation.gov.uk
  3. Mammals as Pests, edited by Rory Putman, Mammal Society, p22 ISBN 9780412325908
  4. Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 section 4 on legislation.go.uk


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