Licensing

Non medicinal poisons

The retailing of poisons is controlled by the Poisons Act 1972. 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 and Part II of the list contains the poisons which cannot be sold unless you are registered to do so with your local authority.

Registering for the sale of non-medicinal poisons

Before selling poisons listed in Part II of the Poisons Act a person must make an application to us so their name can be entered on our list of people who can sell Part II poisons.

When a name is entered on the list of people entitled to sell Part II poisons that name will be removed from the list on the 30th April each year unless an application to retain the name on the list is received.

Registration fees

There is an application fee of £90 which must be paid at the time the application is made. To retain or alter a registration costs £50.

Poisons to which Part II of the Poisons List applies

Poisons listed in Part II of the Poisons List|

Requirements relating to the sale of Part II poisons

The poisons may only be sold from premises named on our list.

Details of specific requirements when selling poisons|

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:

a) wilfully delays or obstructs an Inspector from the council, or

b) refuses to allow samples to be taken, or

c) fails to give information which they are required to give, they shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding £500.