Pedlars (Street Trading Regulations) Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
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Long title
A Bill to confer further powers on local authorities for the regulation of street trading by pedlars; and for connected purposes
Summary
<p>The Bill does not outlaw peddling but would confer further powers on local authorities in England and Wales to enable them to regulate street trading by pedlars.</p><p>It would transfer the regulation of pedlars from the police to local authority officers, who would be able to take action against unlawful pedlars and to seize goods.</p><p>Pedlars who sell their goods 'door to door' outside town centres would still be able to operate.</p>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
10 December 2007 – 10 December 2007
- 2nd reading· Commons
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 251.