Hawker's Licence (FOI)

​​​​​​​​​Request

Please advise who approved, and what criteria were met and checked, when providing a Hawker's L​icense to the company that has travelled from the UK to buy gold which are operating from the L’Horizon Hotel as per flyer attached:-

Flyer.pdf​

Response

A Hawker’s Licence is required for someone to go door to door of residential premises without prior arrangement with the owner or occupier.  The appropriate licence for the activity being undertaken (as detailed in the flyer) was a Non-Resident Trader Licence.  The licence was granted by Assistant Chief Minister, Deputy Carina Alves.  The licence was granted in line with current policy giving regard to the criteria as specified in Article 26 (9) of the Control of Housing and Work (Jersey) Law 2012:

26      Grant and duration of a licence

(9)     In determining whether to grant a licence, the Minister shall have particular regard to –

(a)     preserving and maximising the benefits of Jersey’s resources;

(b)     promoting a balanced and prosperous economy;

(c)     protecting the integrity and reputation of Jersey in commercial and financial matters;

(d)     any relevant policies of the States of Jersey;

(e)     whether such a grant would be in the public interest; and

(f)      in the case of a hawker’s licence, whether the applicant is a fit and proper person.​