POWER OF INSPECTORS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 12015, 18 March 1920, Page 8

POWER OF INSPECTORS.

MORE SLIPSHOD LEGISLATION Per Press Asso nation Dunedin, March 18 The Magistrate’s Court at Cromwell was occupied yesterday hearing cases against landowners for failing to destroy rabbits, the charges being laid under the Act of 1918 When a defence was put up Mr Mosley, S.M.. said he had no jurisdiction, and that the power was absolutely in the hands of the inspectors who had only to swear that they visited any area affected, and that in their opinion sufficient'and necessary steps were not being taken to destroy rabbits and conviction must follow. Although the Act might be excellent he was placed in an extraordinary and unfortunate position. Fines were imposed varying from £IOO (in one instance for a second offence) to £4O, and £lO in six cases of first offence. It is expected that the landowners will make strong representations to Government on the position.