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Hawkers and Pedlars Act.

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Legislation
Date
1867 (1997)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Vending Authorization/permit Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act provides for the licensing of hawkers and pedlars and the registration of granted licences. Hawking or pedling without a licence shall be prohibited and goods may be confiscated. The prohibition shall not extend to various food items, including bread, meat and fish, and other specified goods.

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