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        Pests Act 1954 (c.68)
        Introductory Text
        Main body
        Part I Destruction and control of rabbits, etc.
        1. Rabbit clearance areas.
        2. Extension of power to require or assist in preventive measures.
        3. Extension of power to contribute to cost of destruction or preventive measures.
        4. Provisions for facilitating giving of notices.
        5. Penalty for obstruction of default powers.
        6. Charges for inspection of ships.
        6. Charges for inspection of ships.
        7. Expenses and receipts of Ministers.
        Part II Amendment of law as to use of spring traps and as to spreading myxomatosis
        8. Restriction on type of trap in England and Wales.
        9. Open trapping of hares and rabbits in England and Wales.
        10. Amendment of Agriculture (Scotland) Act, 1948, as to spring traps.
        11. Amendment of s. 85 (3) of Agriculture (Sotland) Act, 1948.
        12. Spreading of myxomatosis.
        Part III Supplementary
        13. Construction of references to enactments.
        14. Extent.
        15. Short title and repeal.
        Schedules
        SCHEDULE . . .

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