Whether a seller is dealing in cupcakes or necklaces in the Melbourne farmers’ market, there is a need for registration, permit, insurance, or license for running a stall. In Melbourne farmers’ markets, a trader needs insurance for both product and public liabilities for them to get insured. Another consideration for such a trader in Melbourne is indemnity insurance for their profession. Some insurance providers in the country specifically sell Market Trading insurance packages to stall holders. Holders of market stalls can pay insurance cover of $40 for property worth $10 million for a single day cover (Broderick, Wright & Kristiansen, 2011). Annual covers might be $149 to cover for property worth $10 million.
Conditions to have a Stall
For a farmer to obtain a stall in Melbourne, he or she must get a permit from the local council. If the stall is an obstruction to a footpath, one might be required to obtain an obstruction permit from the authorities (Broderick, Wright & Kristiansen, 2011). The permit issued to farmers is to ensure that people care for the natural surrounding and the safety of the public. Insuring the stall is necessary because of the various risks that are present in the market.
Restrictions and Licenses
Licenses in the farmers’ markets are essential in taking care of traders’ investments. Products and services are also required to be of quality, and the traders also have to abide by the safety standards and rules of the farmer’s markets. Fruits, vegetables, and other organic products must abide by the volume, weight, and other measurement regulations (Broderick, Wright & Kristiansen, 2011). The laws above always cover how a trader labels his or her products and also the measuring equipment that they use. Lastly, legal requirements also vary according to the quantity and type of product that a trader sells. The local councils also conduct inspections on a regular basis to ensure that product safety standards and other regulations are followed. Every stall must comply with the laws.
Reference
Broderick, S., Wright, V., & Kristiansen, P. (2011). Cross-case analysis of producer-driven marketing channels in Australia. British Food Journal, 113 (10), 1217-1228.
