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  • 28-Jul-2017 | 09:07

Key points in recently approved bylaws by Lilongwe City Council

ROAD SAFETY AND PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES BY LAY - A vehicle with net weight of over 15 tonnes will not be allowed in residential areas - No garages in residential areas - Introduction of parking fees in all designated parking areas from 6am to 6pm - Illegal parked vehicles to be fined and towed at owner’s expense. To be auctioned if not claimed after 14 days LIQUOR BY LAWS - License is required for all operators and it must be displayed at all times - Operational hours to be strictly monitored and council will revoke license of any operator who sells liquor to under 18 - License cannot be transferred from on location to another or from one operator to another - No sell of alcohol in residential areas SANITARY BY LAWS - Supermarkets, banks, restaurants, etc should have toilets accessible to patrons and one for each sex. BUSINESS AND PREMISES LICENSING BY LAW - All businesses (barbershops, watch repairs, curio vendors, MCs, photographers, etc) must first apply and pay for a license fees prior to trading within the city. MARKET BY LAWS - Traders are required to sell their goods in LCC designated areas only - No person shall establish a private market or engage in street vending without first seeking council approval - No person shall be allowed to light open fire in the market. A person shall not carry in any public market any cooking of food preparation for sale, except in such places rooms and subject to conditions as approved by the council. - No person shall be allowed to trade in markets without paying appropriate fees to Council. CONTROL OF AMUSEMENT MACHINES BY LAWS (Casino, lottery, pool tables, etc) - License and approvals are required from LCC prior to commencing operations. - All facilities should have toilets for both sexes. - No excessive noise allowed. CONTROL OF ANIMALS BY- LAWS - By laws stipulates type and number of dogs allowed in residential areas. - Provides guidelines and associated fees for animals kept for commercial purposes within the city SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BY-LAWS - Owners of occupiers of premises are responsible for receptacles and responsible for refuse until picked by City Council or its agents - All private refuse collectors will be required to register with Council prior to commencing operations. - Management of waste remains Council’s responsibility or that of its approved agent. - A levy will be imposed on all industrial waste - Littering will attract stiff fines

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