SOUTH AUSTRALIA MARKET OPERATORS HANDBOOK SECTION

A. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (SA) 1. Public Land (council-controlled land, roads, parks, public space) Markets and street trading on public land generally require a permit under SA local government regulations. ABLis+2Holdfast Bay+2 Many councils demand a current Public Liability Insurance policy — e.g. the council in the area of City of Holdfast Bay requires public liability insurance with a minimum cover of AUD 20 million for Temporary Street Traders. Holdfast Bay The permit application typically requires a Certificate of Currency for that insurance, naming the permit-holder and often noting the council as an interested party. Holdfast Bay+1 For mobile-food or vendor stalls on roads or public land, operators must meet state and local insurance expectations as part of obtaining a permit under the local laws. apc.sa.gov.au+2ABLis+2 2. Private Land (private venues, private property, privately owned car parks etc.) When markets or stalls occur on private land, insurance requirements are determined by contractual arrangements between the event organiser, landowner/venue and any relevant parties. Private-land events may still require public liability (or event liability) insurance especially if there is public attendance; though SA does not prescribe a uniform state-wide amount. In the case where food vending is involved, food-safety regulation and notification are still required under the relevant acts (see section D), which may influence insurance and liability obligations. B. STALL LAYOUTS & SITE DESIGN 1. Public Land Temporary food stalls and events (markets, fairs, festivals) Under the food safety regulatory framework (SA Health & local councils), temporary food-premises (stalls, market food stalls, temporary events) must meet standards comparable to permanent food businesses. Food Standards Australia New Zealand+2City of Salisbury+2 Layout and facilities for food stalls at events must include potable water, adequate hand-washing facilities, waste disposal, and, where necessary, structures (e.g., three-sided tents) to reduce dust/dirt/fumes/contamination, especially if the site conditions (dust, mud) demand it. City of Playford+2City of Salisbury+2 Wastewater from utensil cleaning must not enter stormwater drains or public gutters; disposal must be to sealed containers/drums for later proper disposal. City of Playford For food stalls operating in community or charity events, councils may apply notification and inspection protocols, including staff/volunteer hygiene, safe handling, and compliance with hygiene/food safety standards. Australian Health Commission+1 Structures and general market layout considerations For outdoor markets or events (not just food stalls), layout and design must account for public access, pedestrian flow, stall spacing, waste disposal, amenities (toilets, water), and public health / safety requirements. Many councils include these in their “Event Permit” or “Event Toolkit” frameworks. industry.festivalcityadelaide.com.au+2Australian Health Commission+2 Where markets use temporary structures, marquees or stalls, organisers must ensure compliance with structural safety, adequate lighting/ventilation (especially if enclosed), and safe installation — particularly if the site is on uneven ground or public parks. Some council toolkits request stall layout plans as part of event permit applications. unley.sa.gov.au+2Australian Health Commission+2 2. Private Land On private land, stall layout and design must comply with general safety, building, hygiene and workplace-safety obligations, especially if stalls involve food or public attendance. If food is sold, food safety regulation under SA legislation still applies regardless of land ownership — stalls must meet hygiene, water supply, waste disposal, and safe food-handling standards. Food Standards Australia New Zealand+2Mount Barker District Council+2 If the private venue involves public access, event organisers may need to coordinate with landowners to ensure amenities (toilets, waste, power, water), safe pedestrian access, emergency access and safety infrastructure. C. TRAFFIC FLOW (PEDESTRIAN & VEHICLE) 1. Public Land For markets, street trading, or mobile food vending on public roads/footpaths, a permit under the relevant local council (or Special-use permit) is required (e.g. “Permit to Sell Goods in a Public Place”). ABLis+2apc.sa.gov.au+2 Permit conditions often regulate placement (distance from existing businesses), trading area footprint, parking/parking space usage, and times of operation for mobile vendors. Example: for mobile food vendors, councils may require maintaining minimum distance from existing food businesses (e.g. 100 metres) unless special event agreements apply. apc.sa.gov.au+1 Vehicle access for bump-in / bump-out or vendor setup often requires an “Event Vehicle Permit” or similar, issued by the council. Once unloading/loading is completed, vehicles may need to move off public land to avoid interfering with traffic or public amenity. Holdfast Bay 2. Private Land Vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow on private land is regulated under general safety and local planning/venue rules; where public access is permitted, organisers may need to consider emergency access, parking capacity, pedestrian flow, and safe movement of attendees. If the private land abuts public roads or involves use of public roads for access, appropriate permits may still be necessary under local laws (e.g. for vehicle movement, signage, or public right-of-way). D. COUNCIL / REGULATORY APPROVAL PROCESSES 1. Public Land (markets, street stalls, events on council land or public roads) Trading / Stall Permits Under SA’s framework, selling goods or operating a stall on public land (roads, footpaths, council-owned land) requires a “Permit to Sell Goods in a Public Place.” ABLis+1 For mobile food vendors, councils often require a “Temporary Street Traders Permit” before they can trade on public land/roads. Holdfast Bay+2Holdfast Bay+2 Temporary Food Premises Notification / Food Business Notification Under Food Act 2001 (SA), temporary food businesses (market food stalls, mobile vendors, temporary events) must notify the relevant local council before selling food. yourbusiness.unley.sa.gov.au+2eha.sa.gov.au+2 Notification forms must be submitted prior to the event or stall operation (specific timing depends on council). Many councils require notification at least 14 days before the event for temporary food stalls. unley.sa.gov.au+2City of Salisbury+2 Event Permits or Event Application (for larger markets/events) If the market or event is more than a simple stall — for example a multi-stall market, festival, street fair — organisers may need to submit a full Event Permit application to the relevant council. unley.sa.gov.au+2Holdfast Bay+2 Many councils publish Event Planning Toolkits or Guides which outline the application process, required documentation (site map, stall layout, traffic/vehicle movement, waste management etc.) for such events. unley.sa.gov.au+2Australian Health Commission+2 Other approvals relevant to events/stalls If the event involves mobile food vending on a public road or street, or uses public roads or thoroughfares, local laws under the Local Government Act 1999 apply, and permit applications in line with that legislation are required. ABLis+1 Councils may require vendors or organiser to supply evidence of public liability insurance as part of permit applications. Holdfast Bay+1 2. Private Land If a market is held on private land (private property, commercial venue, private car park, etc.), a council permit to trade on a public place is not required — but local planning, zoning, building, health/food safety laws (if food is sold) still apply. For food stalls, operators must still comply with Food Act 2001 notification or registration requirements under SA health regulations. yourbusiness.unley.sa.gov.au+2Mount Barker District Council+2 If the use of the private land involves public attendance, event organisation, or temporary structures — depending on local council rules — there may be need for a planning permit, development approval or building-use permit, especially if public amenities, parking, waste, sanitation, or public safety is involved. Some councils’ Event Toolkits advise contacting the council even for private-land events. Australian Health Commission+2yorke.sa.gov.au+2 E. VOLUNTEERS VS STAFF SA health and council documentation treats any person handling or selling food at temporary events (markets, stalls, mobile vending) as part of a “food business,” and requires appropriate notification under Food Act 2001 regardless of whether they are volunteers or paid staff. yourbusiness.unley.sa.gov.au+2Mount Barker District Council+2 For community or charitable events (e.g. sausage sizzles, bake sales) held by not-for-profit groups, councils typically require submission of a Temporary Food Stall Notification Form. Australian Health Commission+2City of Salisbury+2 Councils may inspect temporary food events to ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, water supply, waste disposal, and safe food handling standards — these apply whether food handlers are volunteers or staff. eha.sa.gov.au+2Mount Barker District Council+2 F. SAFETY + OTHER REGULATORY / ENVIRONMENTAL + HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Food Safety & Public Health Temporary food premises (tents, stalls, mobile vendors) must comply with food hygiene, sanitation, temperature control, and safe food-handling standards as defined by the national food safety standards (via Food Standards Australia New Zealand) — the same as permanent food businesses. Food Standards Australia New Zealand+2City of Salisbury+2 Councils require potable water supply, safe waste disposal (wastewater and refuse), hand-washing facilities, adequate ventilation or shelter for stalls, and waste-management arrangements for events involving food. City of Playford+2Mount Barker District Council+2 For mobile food vendors (vehicles, trailers, carts) operating on public roads, local council regulations often require compliance with road-use laws, public-health, environment protection legislation, and local nuisance / litter control laws. apc.sa.gov.au+1 Event Safety, Crowd & Public Safety (for larger events / markets) Councils and event toolkits in SA highlight the need for event planning when markets or fairs involve multiple stalls, public attendance, road closures, street trading or multiple vendors — including risk management, site mapping, amenities, access, waste, and safety planning. industry.festivalcityadelaide.com.au+2Australian Health Commission+2 If events involve temporary street trading, mobile vending on roads, or use of public spaces, councils may impose additional conditions — including vehicle-movement controls, trading hours (sunrise to sunset in some cases), stall-footprint limitations, limitations on structures (tables, umbrellas, attachments), and compliance with public-space usage policies. Example: in Holdfast Bay, mobile food vending permits prohibit external power/water connections, external structures, on-site overnight parking, and restrict trading times. Holdfast Bay+1 REFERENCE LIBRARY — SOUTH AUSTRALIA (OFFICIAL LINKS) SA Health / Environment, Food Safety – Temporary Events & Food Safety (Temporary food business notification) https://www.eha.sa.gov.au/food-safety/temporary-events (eha.sa.gov.au) eha.sa.gov.au Council example — City of Holdfast Bay: Temporary Street Traders Permit (public land street trading) https://www.holdfast.sa.gov.au/business/permits-and-applications/street-traders (holdfast.sa.gov.au) Holdfast Bay SA Government — Permit to Sell Goods in a Public Place (public land stall / market permit under Local Government Act) https://ablis.business.gov.au/service/sa/permit-to-sell-goods-in-a-public-place/728 (ablis.business.gov.au) ABLis Food Standards Australia New Zealand — Temporary Food Premises (national food-safety standard applicable in SA) https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/business/food-safety/temporary-food-premises (foodstandards.gov.au) Food Standards Australia New Zealand Example SA Council (City of Salisbury) — Temporary Food Stalls Guidelines for events https://www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/services/health-services/food-safety-for-the-public/food-safety-events (salisbury.sa.gov.au) City of Salisbury Example SA Council (City of Unley) — Food business notification & event permit application details https://yourbusiness.unley.sa.gov.au/Regulations-Approvals/Food-business-regulations-approvals/Food-business-notification (unley.sa.gov.au) yourbusiness.unley.sa.gov.au+1 Example SA Council (Adelaide Hills Council) — Temporary Food Stall Notification form (community events / not-for-profits) https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/assets/downloads/business/food-safety/Food-Business-Temp-Notification-Form.pdf (ahc.sa.gov.au) Australian Health Commission SA Council: Guidelines / Toolkit for events and markets (general event planning for public events) https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/assets/downloads/services/event-support/AHC-Festivals-and-Events-Toolkit-1120.pdf (ahc.sa.gov.au) Australian Health Commission