Regulate Street Food Sales.pdf

The Sub-District Municipality of Chiang Da, Amphoe Sang Kom, Udon Thani Province, has enacted an ordinance titled "Regulations on Controlling the Sale of Goods in Public Places or Public Roads, B.E. 2564." The ordinance aims to control and manage the sale of goods, including food, in public places within its jurisdiction. Key points include:

1. Definitions: The ordinance defines terms such as 'goods', 'seller', 'food', 'public place', 'municipal organization', 'public health officer', and 'municipal official'.

2. Enforcement: The Mayor of the Sub-District Municipality is responsible for enforcing the ordinance and has the authority to issue regulations, announcements, or orders to ensure its implementation.

3. General Provisions: Sellers must follow the guidelines, methods, and conditions set by the ordinance, along with relevant ministerial regulations and announcements issued under the Public Health Act B.E. 2535.

4. Hygiene Standards for Non-Food Sales:
- Sellers and assistants must dress neatly and appropriately.
- Display racks, tables, etc., must be made of durable materials, with appropriate sizes and heights as prescribed by the municipal official, with the advice of the public health officer.
- Goods, equipment, and other items must be arranged neatly, without encroaching on designated areas or blocking pedestrian paths.
- Certain goods may not be displayed as specified by the municipal official, with the advice of the public health officer.
- The sales area must be kept clean at all times.
- Waste containers must be provided and not emptied into drains, gutters, or public places.
- Trees and public utilities must not be damaged or used for supporting sales structures or equipment.
- No loud music or noise that may disturb others is allowed.
- Sales equipment must be removed from the designated area promptly after sales.
- Sales may be temporarily suspended for public health, cleanliness, or other reasons as prescribed by the municipal official, with the advice of the public health officer.
- Other necessary measures may be taken to ensure cleanliness and public health, as prescribed by the municipal official, with the advice of the public health officer.

5. Hygiene Standards for Food Sales:
- All the above standards for non-food sales apply, with additional food-specific guidelines:
- Fresh food must be clean, safe, and well-preserved.
- Dry food must be clean, safe, and properly stored.
- Packaged food, seasonings, and food additives must meet food safety standards.
- Prepared food must be stored in clean, safe containers, at least 60 cm above the ground.
- Beverages must be of good quality, packaged in clean containers, at least 60 cm above the ground.
- Ice for consumption must be clean, packaged in clean containers, at least 15 cm above the ground, and not used to store other items.
- Clean utensils must be used for handling ice.
- Food containers, utensils, and equipment must be clean, made of safe materials, and well-maintained.
- Containers, utensils, and equipment must be stored in clean places, at least 60 cm above the ground, or protected from contamination.
- Food preparation areas must be clean, with proper drainage, and protected from pests and animals.
- Food handlers must be in good health, not suffering from contagious diseases, and follow good hygiene practices.
- Food handlers must wear clean, appropriate clothing, face masks, and hairnets, and wash their hands regularly.
- Food handlers must not smoke, eat, or sneeze near food, and must cover their mouths when coughing or sneezing.
- Food must be protected from contamination, and waste must not be disposed of in drains, gutters, or public places.

6. Itinerant Sales of Non-Food Items:
- Sales must be conducted within the designated area.
- Sellers must dress neatly and appropriately.
- Waste must not be disposed of in drains, gutters, or public places.

7. Penalties: Violations may result in fines, suspension of sales permits, or other penalties as prescribed by the ordinance.