New Vending Act Public Information Sessions
“Tuesday September 1st 2015 will be a significant day for the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] when the Pedlars Act 1894 is repealed, the new Vending Act 2015 comes into effect, and the Corporation takes over management of the Island’s pedlars and vendors from the Magistrate’s Court,” the BEDC said.
“To assist existing and new pedlars and vendors with this transition, the Corporation has organised a series of free information sessions for the public to attend and find out more information about the new legislation and the requirements for their vending business.”
The three sessions will take place as follows:
- · Thursday August 27th 2015 – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Cathedral Hall, 26 Church Street, City of Hamilton
- · Thursday September 10th 2015 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm – World Heritage Centre, Admiral’s Walk, 16 Water Street, St. George’s
- · Thursday September 24th 2015 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Somerset
There is no cost to attend the sessions and light refreshments will be served.
“Topics to be covered during the information sessions will be new legislative requirements; the application process; annual and temporary vendor licenses; designated vendor markets; BEDC business register; Government land use requirements; and BEDC support and services,” the BEDC said.
“The Government’s Vendor Market initiative was launched in May 2008 by the BEDC as a pilot project that would support and encourage micro-enterprise within our community. The goal of this program was to develop successful vibrant markets that would promote entrepreneurship at the most fundamental levels.
“Since launching the Vendor Market initiative, over 200 vendors have registered with the BEDC and four vendor market sites have been established island-wide: the Rubber Tree Market in Warwick, the Olde Towne Market in St. George’s, the Hidden Treasures Market in Somerset, and the Uptown Market in North East Hamilton.
“The BEDC remains vigilant in its mandate to support vendors and the vendor markets through vendor training, market knowledge, as well as the provision of site materials.
“One of the BEDC’s key goals is to strengthen the vendor market industry and provide avenues for micro-enterprise to grow in Bermuda. Hence, this transfer of the oversight of the industry from the Magistrate’s Court to the BEDC is a natural evolution in serving this business sector.
“For more information on these free information sessions, the Vending Act 2015, or the Vendor Market initiative, please contact BEDC at info@bedc.bm or visit the BEDC website at www.bedc.bm.”
