# Town Police Clauses Act 1847, Section 27: Power to provide a pound.


The commissioners may purchase a piece of land within the limits of the special Act for the purpose of a pound for stray animals, and may erect a pound thereon, and such pound when made shall be kept in repair by the commissioners.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/10-11/89/section/27 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/town-police-clauses-act-1847/section-27
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