# Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S

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.
[30th July 1949]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo6/12-13-14/55/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/prevention-of-damage-by-pests-act-1949/introduction
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