The Málaga Fair decree, presented by Mayor Francisco de la Torre, prohibits street sales of ice and regulates access to booths, confiscations, and measures against heat.
The Málaga Fair, which will take place from August 15 to 22, will have new restrictions on the sale of ice and drinks in public areas. The decree presented by Mayor Francisco de la Torre establishes that ice can only be sold in authorised booths or stalls, a measure that particularly affects carts operating in the vicinity of the youth drinking area.
The regulation also prohibits setting up tables, bars, or counters on the street to sell drinks without a licence, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Hospitality businesses will not be allowed to sell alcohol for consumption outside their premises, except in expressly authorised adjacent areas.
Free access to booths
The booths at the Fairgrounds, both in the family area and the Youth Area, must maintain free and unrestricted access. Entry cannot be conditioned on invitations, purchases, or payments, and this rule also applies to those wishing to return after leaving.
The Local Police may confiscate weapons, pyrotechnic devices, and other objects that could be used for aggression. They may also intervene in bottles and containers of drinks being transported in public if there are indications that they could be used for prohibited behaviours, as well as control the dispensing of bulk alcohol in unauthorised containers.
The tombolas, attractions, and street vendors will not be allowed to offer simulated firearms, knives, bows, crossbows, or arrows as prizes. They will also not be able to use megaphones that imitate emergency service sounds; in case of non-compliance, the objects will be removed and confiscated.
Heat recommendations
The dates of the fair coincide with the activation of the Andalusian Protocol for high temperatures, so the decree urges taking extra precautions. It is recommended to maintain constant hydration and pay special attention to the most vulnerable groups during the festive days.
The City Council reminds that the celebration must be compatible with the citizens' right to move about without being exposed to bothersome behaviours. The rules will apply both in the historic centre and in the Fairgrounds, which is already speeding up preparations for the arrival of the fair.
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