The market square
The market square in Salla is located at the centre of the village. Anyone can sell their products there. Spots on the market square must be paid for in advance.
The fee includes use of the service building (toilets and water). Electricity costs €13 per day or according to agreement for longer times. An individual spot on the market square is 4 x 4 m in size.
Spots on the market square can be reserved at the youth workshop.
The market square has 16 spots and a sales area for vending vehicles.
Renting and keys
Contacts:
Nuorten Työpaja Välikasi (youth workshop)
Myllytie 1
Jukka Tervo, tel. +358 (0)400 397 725
Tarmo Laine, tel. +358 (0)40 531 0747
Fees for the market square (prices incl. VAT 24%):
Day €19.00
Week €50.00
Month €124.00
Special market day €50.00
Electricity by consumption/agreement €13.00/day
The fine for unauthorised use of the market square is double the market square fee for the time used.
The market square is run by the municipality of Salla’s office of technical services, Postipolku 3.
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Vendors may not have vehicles other than vending vehicles on the market square. Equipment must be kept in the reserved area. Other motor-vehicle traffic in the market square area is forbidden.
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The municipality has organised a WC for the vendors, with a hand washing and water point, as well as the possibility to use electricity. The key for the service building and access to the electricity point is available when the fee is paid. The deposit for the key is €20.
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The municipality’s supervisor has the right to demand that a vendor, who does not comply with written or oral instructions, to leave. The same applies to customers or the public.
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The sale, preparation, or serving of foodstuffs at the market square is regulated by the Finnish Food Act. The sale of foodstuffs must be notified to the health inspector in advance.
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Foodstuffs must be kept high enough off the ground, on a sales counter that is easy to keep clean, and must be adequately protected from moisture, dust, heat, and light.
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No chemicals should go down the drains, as they may cause difficulties for the waste-water treatment plant.
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Pets are allowed at the market square, if on a leash and under the constant control of the owner. The pet owner is fully responsible for his/her pet.
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Vendors must keep their sales spot clean and orderly. When finished, vendors must take care of sorting their waste in the correct places provided by the municipality.