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Local Government (Lilongwe City Council) (Market and Vending) By-Laws, 2018

Country/Territory
Malawi
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Agricultural commodities Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations Community management Fiscal and market measures Inspection Internal trade
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

These By-Laws applies within the Lilongwe City Council area. It gives the Council powers to designate public markets and prevents individuals and groups from establishing private markets without adequate authorization. The law provides for traders to have insurance on their merchandise and to pay market rates for the use of the markets. There are prohibitions on the obstruction of pathways, the grazing of livestock, against unhygienic practices, sale of unwholesome food, etc, in or around the markets.

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