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Markets Act 2023.

Country/Territory
Uganda
Document type
Legislation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment, management and administration of public and private markets; to provide for categories of markets; to provide for licensing of private markets; to provide for registration of markets and vendors; to provide for determination and collection of market fees: to repeal the Markets Act, Cap. 94; and for related matters.
Subject
Food & nutrition, General
Keyword
Authorization/permit Royalties/fees Internal trade Fiscal and market measures Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Agricultural commodities Vending
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act provides for establishment of public and private markets for selling agricultural produce or products and other goods or provision of services. The market establishment, operation and administration is subject to issuance of licence by local authority. The text lays out for conditions for grant of license, fees, suspension and revocation of license. The Act requires as well registration of markets and vendors before the administrative authority. Every market shall have departments spatially delineated and organised based on the goods sold and services provided in the market. The Act further provides for penalty for breach of license conditions and false information. The Act consists of 38 Articles divided into 8 Parts. One Schedule on currency point is attached.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Repeals

Markets Act 1942 (Cap. 94).

Legislation | Uganda | 1942 (2000)

Keyword: Vending, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX