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Health Act 1956

Powers and duties of local authorities - Animals

57: Local authority may restrict keeping of animals

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"Councils can limit keeping pets in your area"

A local authority can decide to limit the keeping of animals. You need to know that this rule is part of the Health Act 1956. The rule about local authorities restricting animal keeping was repealed on 23 March 1987 by section 13 of the Health Amendment Act 1987.

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Part 2Powers and duties of local authorities
Animals

57Local authority may restrict keeping of animals (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 57: repealed, on , by section 13 of the Health Amendment Act 1987 (1987 No 10).