Law No.5 of 2015 on Commercial, Industrial and Similar Public Shops, and Street Vendors.

This Law consisting of 34 articles aims at regulating permits and working hours commercial and industrial outlets, similar public facilities and street peddlers, including restaurants, cafes, hotels and clubs. Article 3 states that it shall not be permissible to open any place to which the provisions of this Law apply, or to manage it, without a license from the competent department. Article 5 stipulates that the shops subject to the provisions of this Law have to comply with the general and special requirements determined by a decision of the Minister of Economy and Commerce. The Law stipulates at article 13 that the working hours of specified outlets shall be regulated by a decision issued by the Minister of Economy and Commerce (MEC) based on the suggestions of the administrative department concerned at the Ministry. According to Article 14, businesses shall have to show a copy of their licence when they approach an organisation for advertising purposes. Rules regulating the renewal of licences of commercial and industrial establishments have also been tightened. Article 21 says that street vendors must obtain a licence from a competent authority. The Minister of Economy and Commerce sets conditions for issuing the licence. Article 23 states that the vendor must display the licence when he is selling goods/ services. In the event of the vendor loses his licence or he decides to discontinue his business, he has to inform the competent authority. According to Article 24, street vendors should not pester the public for selling goods and services; they should not conduct their business near schools, educational centers, hospitals or health centers; they should not sell or display fireworks or any goods prohibited by law; they should suspend their business at times specified by law; and they cannot sell goods/ services by shouting, using bells or through the public address system.