Alex Trelinski
PALMA’S Policia Local have slapped a fine on a person who bought a pair of sunglasses from an illegal street seller.
It’s their first sanction against people purchasing goods from unlicensed hawkers since Palma’s new Civic Ordinance came into force on May 26.
The official sanction- with the amount of fine not disclosed- reads that the buyer was ticketed for ‘making purchases from a street vendor without a license on a public road’.
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The police action also saw 11 sunglasses being seized from the seller.
The swoop was part of a wider push to clamp down on illegal sales to protect legitimate businesses in Palma.
The City Council has launched a campaign to warn residents and tourists about the risks of buying items from unlicensed hawkers.
Regulations for unauthorised street selling classify it as a ‘serious offence’ with hawkers facing fines of between €750 and €1,500.
Purchasers face a penalty ranging from €100 to €750 depending on the nature of the circumstances.
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How is one supposed to know if someone selling on the street is licensed or not? The article does not address this. If this is meant as a public service article it seems this information would be helpful.