LGMPA 1982
Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982
What this means for your business
- Applies to
- United Kingdom
- On this page
- 5 compliance obligations, 2 practical guides
What you must do
5 compliance obligations under this legislation.
Offences and prohibitions 3
Hold a temporary market without required notice
Fine up to £2,500If you plan to run a temporary market (five or more stalls) you must give the local council at least one month’s written notice, unless the market’s proceeds are for charitable, social, sporting or political purposes. Running the market or allowing land to be used for it without that notice is an offence, punishable by a fine of up to £2,500, dealt with in the magistrates’ court.
Refuse entry to a local authority officer
Fine up to £1,000If you, as the occupier of premises, refuse to let an authorised officer of the local authority enter when they are exercising the power under section 17 (and you have no reasonable excuse), you commit a criminal offence. On conviction in the magistrates' court you face a fine of up to level 3 on the standard scale (£1,000). No prison term is provided for this offence.
Use a roadside stall or vehicle to sell without authority
Fine up to £200If you set up a stall, container or vehicle on the verge of a trunk or principal road, on a lay‑by, or within 15 m of such a road to sell goods – and the use is not covered by one of the listed exemptions – you commit an offence. On summary conviction in the magistrates' court you can be fined up to £200. You can defend yourself by proving you took all reasonable precautions and exercised due diligence.
Registration and licensing 2
Obtain a street‑trading licence (or consent) before selling on a street
If you want to sell goods on a public street you must first get permission from the district council. This means applying in writing for a street‑trading licence (or a consent where the street requires one) and waiting for it to be granted before you start trading. The licence will set out where, when and what you can sell.
Register to practise acupuncture and use only registered premises
Fine up to £1,000If you provide acupuncture in England you must be registered with the local authority and can only treat patients in premises that are also registered. You need to apply, give details of yourself and the premises (including any convictions), pay any fee and keep the registration certificate. You must also follow any local by‑laws on cleanliness and sterilisation of the premises and equipment.
Penalties for non-compliance
4 penalties under this legislation.
Hold a temporary market without required notice
Fine up to £2,500
Refuse entry to a local authority officer
Fine up to £1,000
Fail to comply with registration duties under sections 14/15
Fine up to £1,000
Use a roadside stall or vehicle to sell without authority
Fine up to £200
Practical guidance
Our guides explain how to comply with the requirements above.
Get licences from your local council
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Sections and provisions
53 classified provisions from this legislation.
Duties 4
Offences and penalties 4
Powers 3
Definitions 3
Exemptions 5
- s.22 Control of construction under streets.
- s.27 Powers to repair drains etc. and to remedy stopped-up drains etc.
- s.39 Insurance etc. of local authority members and persons voluntarily assisting local authorities and probation committees.
- s.41 Lost and uncollected property.
- Schedule 3 Control of Sex Establishments