A total of 80 people attended the second phase of the process to receive the endorsement, from the Mayor’s Office of Panama, which allows them to sell on the routes of the National Holidays parade in the capital city.
This phase of the process, which took place expeditiously, the interested parties provided the documentation required by the Municipality of Panama, the Ministry of Health, the Fire Department and the Cleaning Department, in addition to the payment for the process; ranging from 21 to 81 dollars.
In the previous stage, a total of 300 forms were withdrawn, however for the payment and delivery of documents the number decreased to 80 interested parties.
The requirements include a letter addressed to the mayor, municipal peace and safe and the corresponding health permits in the case of those who handle food or drinks. The costs of the procedure vary according to the type of merchandise that is intended to be marketed.
Permits for food sales that include a kitchen installation must have the approval of the Fire Department, “from barbecues to gas stoves, including electric irons,” explained Stephanie Henríquez, deputy director of Community Services. The paperwork with the firefighters has a cost of 50 dollars. The permit in these cases costs 81 dollars, which includes the permits for the Fire Department, Health, ($10), Cleanliness ($10) and Mayor’s Office ($10), in addition to a dollar for municipal peace and safe.
The Mayor’s Office has organized the granting of permits by placing 150 on each parade route on November 3 and 4, (Calle 50 and Cinta Costera).
On October 26 and 27, the third stage of the process will be given for the delivery of the physical certification to the merchants, so that they can prove their legality during the days of sale.
