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Vendors react to new legislation

December 7, 2021

Shortly after the National Vending Bill 2021 was passed in the Upper House, our Aliyah Briggs took to the streets to hear from vendors themselves how they feel about this legislation.
 
The Act removes the scourge of criminality from vending since anyone selling without a valid vending permit will no longer face criminal charges. They will instead be made to pay an administrative penalty.
 
The Act also gives vendors the right to a 30-day period of notice before they can be evicted from their selling spot.

Click here to see how vendors reacted to these changes.


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