Local Government (Exemption from Building and Land Use Permit) Regulations (GN No. 250 of 2015). Country/Territory Mauritius Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 129 of 31 December 2015. Subject Food & nutrition, Land & soil Keyword Hygiene/sanitary procedures Vending Food quality control/food safety Land-use planning Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations, made by the Minister under sections 117(2A) and 162 of the Local Government Act, exempts a person who intends to carry out a classified trade from applying for a Building and Land Use Permit, provided that the activities in relation to that trade — (a) do not require — (i) the construction or demolition of a building; or (ii) extensive alterations, additions or repairs to an existing building; and (b) do not result in specified nuisances. "Classified trade" includes, among other things, self-employed manufacturer of food items and retail sale of food. Full text English Website www.gov.mu References - Legislation Implements Local Government Act 2011 (Act No. 36 of 2011). Legislation | Mauritius | 2011 Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Land-use planning, Expropriation, Cadastre/land registration, Pollution control, Waste management, Waste disposal, Sewerage Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Local Government (Exemption from Building and Land Use Permit) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (GN No. 127 of 2017). Legislation | Mauritius | 2017 Keyword: Land-use planning, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX