(1)  A council in respect of land or premises under its control or management may –

(a) allow any person to operate a market subject to any terms and conditions it determines or operate a market itself; and

(b) close a local highway or part of a local highway to general traffic for that purpose.

(2)  If a council intends to close a local highway or part of a local highway under subsection (1) , the general manager is to publish a notice of intention in a daily newspaper circulating in the municipal area.

(3)  The notice is to specify –

(a) the details of the closure of the local highway or part of the local highway; and

(b) any other matter which may affect the rights of the community.