http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo6/12-13-14/55/section/25Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949An 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.1979-08-31texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2018-06-17Expert Participation2018-04-01Part III SupplementalF125 Compensation of officers.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .