Court Index

Offence

Fail to take required steps re pests after service of a Local Authority notice

How often this offence appears in the published court listings for England and Wales, which courts list it most and where to read the official sentencing guideline.

Hearings listed
2
Courts listing it
2
Heard in
Magistrates' Court (2)
Official offence code
PD49002
The law
Contrary to section 5 of the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949.
Where it can be tried
Magistrates' court only
Can lead to prison
No