Mosquito Control Act 1980 (No. 63 of 1980).
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Abstract
This Act lays varies duties on owners of land or premises to take specified measures to avoid the breeding or spreading of mosquitoes. All land around any building or dwelling shall be kept clear of mosquito breeding and resting places, water shall be stored in such way as to be protected against mosquitoes, land shall be kept clear of specified vegetation, and littering and dumping is prohibited. Health Inspectors shall carry out inspections on private land and whenever they find mosquitoes or mosquito larvae they shall make an order prescribing necessary and practical measure for the eradication of them. (10 sections)
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Long title of text
An Act to provide for the enforcement of mosquito control measures in Niue for the protection of the public health from diseases transmitted by mosquitoes.
Notes
Consolidated version of Act 1980/63 as at December 2006.Part VIII of the Public Health Ordinance 1965 is repealed.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No