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Markets operators licensing
If you want to operate a private market, you need a Market Operator's Licence. This applies to any covered or uncovered market run by someone other than a local or public authority, where more than one seller offers goods for retail sale to the public.
Related resources
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Market Operator Guidance Notes
This document contains guidance on applying for a market operator’s licence from Orkney Islands Council under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. It explains when a licence is needed, operating hours, insurance, market layout, toilet facilities and the operator’s responsibilities. It also covers application forms, fees, supporting documents, site notices, processing times, objections, appeals, offences and data protection.
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Market Operator Application Form
This document contains an application form for granting or renewing a market operator’s licence from Orkney Islands Council. It asks for details of the applicant or business, market premises, site plans, market activities, insurance, operating times, convictions and previous licence applications. Applicants must make declarations, display a public notice for 21 days where required, sign the form and submit it with the fee and supporting documents to the Council’s Legal Services.
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Market Operator Notice Display
This document contains a site notice template for applying for a market operator’s licence under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. It gives space for the application date, premises, applicant and manager details, and explains how to make a written objection or representation within 28 days. The completed notice must be displayed at or near the premises for 21 days.
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Market Operator Compliance Certificate
This document contains a compliance notice for applicants seeking a market operator’s licence from Orkney Islands Council. It confirms that a site notice was displayed for 21 days, or explains why it could not be displayed, including any steps taken if it was removed or damaged. Applicants must complete, sign and return the form to the Head of Legal Services after the notice period.
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Market Operator Conditions
This document contains the conditions for operating a market under an Orkney Islands Council licence. It covers market management, hygiene, food safety, labelling, equipment, health and safety, waste, noise, insurance and stallholder records. It also includes an application form for farmers’ and continental market stalls, asking about businesses, products, food hygiene training, food preparation, gas use and the handling and transport of meat products. Forms must be returned to Environmental Health at least seven days before the market.
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