Poisons licence
The Poisons List Order 1982 contains a list of poisons covered
by the Poisons Act. Part I of this list contains poisons that may
only be sold by a registered pharmacist. Part II of the list
contains the poisons which cannot be sold unless you are registered
to do so with the Council.
Registering for the sale of non-medicinal poisons
Before selling poisons listed in Part II of the Poisons Act an
application to be entered on the Council's list of persons who may
sell Part II poisons must be made to the Council.
Applying for a licence
To make an application for a poisons licence, download an
application form:
There is an application fee which must be paid at the time the
application is made.
Fee as of 1st April 2011 (including VAT)
|
Fee |
| Initial registration |
£33.00 |
|
Re-registration |
£17.40 |
| Change in details of registration |
£8.90 |
Where a name is entered on the list of persons entitled to sell
Part II poisons that name shall be removed from the list on 30th
April each year unless an application to retain the name on the
list has been received.
Offences and Penalties
If a person is convicted before any Court of any offence, which
in the opinion of the Court, renders them unfit to have their name
on the list of persons entitled to sell non-medicinal poisons, the
Court may order their name to be removed from the list and be
disqualified from having their name on any local authority list for
such period as they may specify.
No person on the list may use any title, emblem or description
that suggests they are entitled to sell any poison which they are
not entitled to sell, and if convicted shall be liable to a fine
not exceeding £500 and a further fine not exceeding £5
for each day that the contravention continues.
A person convicted of contravening or failing to comply with the
provisions of the Poisons Act 1972, or the Poisons Rules shall be
liable to a fine not exceeding £2,500 and a further fine not
exceeding £10 for each day the offence continues.
If a person:
- wilfully delays or obstructs an Inspector from the Council,
or
- refuses to allow samples to be taken, or
- fails to give information which they are required to give, they
shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding
£500.
Further Information
For further information, contact the Trading Standards team
on 01738 476476 or email es@pkc.gov.uk.
