Market Serving Permit

A market serving permit (marktbedienvergunning) is required for persons who serve stalls or assist in the sale of goods at a municipal market. This permit is intended to ensure that market attendants meet municipal requirements and maintain order at the market.

The permit is issued by the municipality and is often mandatory for employees of market traders who act independently, such as occupying a stall, supervising sales, or trading goods. The rules may vary by municipality, but are often laid down in the municipal market regulation.

Requirements

  • Age: The applicant must usually be at least 16 or 18 years old.
  • Relationship to trader: The attendant must be employed by or work for a registered market trader with a valid stall permit.
  • Suitability: The applicant must not have a criminal record that disqualifies him from market service (depending on municipal rules).

Procedure

  • Submit application: Submit application to the municipality, often by the market trader on behalf of the attendant.
  • Assessment: The municipality checks whether the applicant meets the requirements of the Model Market Regulation, Article 21.
  • Decision: Upon approval, the attendant receives a market serving permit, often in the form of a pass or certificate.
  • Validity: The permit is usually valid for a certain period or as long as the attendant works for the market trader.