Fairs Act 1871
1 Title.
2 Definition of “owner”.
3 Secretary of State may, on representation of magistrates, with consent of owner, order fair to be abolished. Notice of representation to be published in newspapers.
4 Order of Secretary of State to be published in newspaper.

Fairs Act 1871

1871 c.12

An Act to further amend the Law relating to Fairs in England and Wales.

Whereas certain of the fairs held in England and Wales are unnecessary, are the cause of grievous immorality, and are very injurious to the inhabitants of the towns in which such fairs are held, and it is therefore expedient to make provision to facilitate the abolition of such fairs: