Market fines updated
According to the Misdemeanors Law, the fines to be applied at markets have been updated. The fines for violations in public markets will range from 881 liras to 88,000 liras.
The rules regarding the sale of vegetables, fruits, and deli products at neighborhood markets have been updated under the Misdemeanors Law. In Alanya, depending on the type of violation, fines at public markets can range from 881 liras to 88,683 liras.
Violations such as improper labeling of products, failure to display the market place number, not carrying an ID card, and failure to wear the required uniform will each result in a fine of 1,712 liras.
Other violations:
Opening a stall without permission — 881 liras
Displaying products in aisles — 881 liras
Selling in a manner that disturbs the environment — 881 liras
Verbally or physically mistreating buyers or consumers — 881 liras
Failing to maintain cleanliness and randomly discarding waste — 881 liras
Changing the stall location or adding stalls without permission — 35,416 liras
Using fraudulent weighing devices or placing less than the stated amount of goods in the same container or package will result in a 3,540-lira fine. Selling mixed goods or goods that do not meet the standards will also incur a 3,540-lira fine. If a barcode label containing the required information is not visible or is misleadingly displayed, the fine will be 88,663 liras.
Following a warning by Alanya's Mayor Osman Tarık Özçelik that "the market should serve the vendors, we will not allow exploitation," he took action, including moving vendors to open areas at the Friday market upon their request.
Designated spaces were allocated to producers, and those who insisted on not opening stalls were assigned spaces through a lottery. It was decided that the vendors would open their own stalls, and disciplinary warnings were issued. The municipal police team is closely monitoring compliance with regulations regarding appearance and the organization of stalls. Despite warnings, inspections and fines will be intensified.
