This week, the application process opened for permits to advertise, or trade in the street, in the vicinity of the London Olympics. The application process is open until 29 February 2012.
Specific Regulations, which prohibit unlicensed advertising or street trading, have now been finalised. The law is wide reaching and can catch, for instance, persons given branded clothing to wear, and pre-existing advertising in the defined areas. The law is also strict – officers have extensive powers to enforce it, and directors may find themselves personally liable for their company’s actions.
It is fair to say that the wide scope of the laws in place during the London Olympics may catch some businesses by surprise. It is therefore important to plan your marketing and trading activities early, so you can still seek advice and/or acquire permits.
Further information can also be viewed at Olympics – law and practice.