Overview

• Palma Police began enforcing updated bylaws on May 26 to curb counterfeit street trading and protect established local businesses.
• Unlicensed vendors risk fines up to €1,500 (£1,281) per infraction while buyers face penalties up to €750 (£640) for purchasing goods from unauthorised hawkers.
• Many fines remain uncollected because vendors often lack a registered address to receive notice of penalties.
• Enforcement actions have included confiscating counterfeit items such as 11 pairs of sunglasses from illegal street sellers.
• Town hall officials are running an ongoing education campaign to inform residents and tourists about the legal risks of buying from unlicensed vendors.