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o ’ clock after midnight ; although , the governor could give permission to extend or shorten the working hours for specific shops .
• Article 43 :
It is possible – with a permission from the local development Minister – to exclude a city or village from the binding law upon recommendations from the concerned authorities .
Occupation of public roads law no 140 / 1956
• Article 2 :
It is not allowed without permission from the concerned authority occupying the public road in a vertical or horizontal direction with the following :
1 . Shelves , goods holders , sheds , or awnings .
2 . Goods , seats , tables , boxes , and kiosks , etc .
3 . Leaving objects outside shops unless for short period of time and without traffic obstruction .
• Article 13 :
In the case of occupying the public road without permission , the concerned authority could remove this occupation through the administrative way . The violator shall bear the expense of this removal if the occupation breaches the rules of public security , health , traffic , or landscape .
• Article 17 :
The local development Minister upon recommendations from concerned authorities shall exclude some neighborhoods and roads from this law for historical or commercial or local reason .
The by-law of the occupation of public roads defines their categories , the type of activities that can be pursued on them , the type of street furniture that can be installed , and the fees required for their occupation .
The by-law of the occupation of public roads law no 140 / 1956
• Article :
Public roads are categorized under two types :
1 . The first type includes the paved roads with asphalt , concrete , or stone and have sidewalks ; this type includes four degrees :
a . Excellent b . Primary c . Secondary d . Tertiary
2 . The second type includes the unpaved roads ; this type is categorized into primary and secondary degrees .
• Article 5 :
It is prohibited to give permissions to occupy public roads for the following activates :
1 . Parking .
2 . Groceries , butchery , and other shops which sell food .
• Article 12 :
The extension of movable awnings on the shops ’ façades is prohibited to exceed the width of the sidewalk , and the height of the awnings shall not be less than 225 cm from the sidewalk .
• Article 18 :
It is permitted to occupy public roads with movable stalls or hand barrows in specific parts to be determined by the concerned authority .
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