IV. LOCAL LEGAL FRAMEWORK: AUTONOMOUS CITY OF BUENOS AIRES Licensing of Gastronomic Establishments The licensing of gastronomic establishments in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires is primarily governed by the Licensing and Inspection Code (Decree 2366/1994)17. This process requires compliance with specific requirements related to location, building structure, safety measures, hygiene, and environmental conditions. Establishments must obtain an operating license issued by the Governmental Control Agency (Agencia Gubernamental de Control – AGC), which plays a key role in regulating and monitoring commercial, cultural, recreational, and gastronomic activities. The agency operates under Law No. 2.624, which established it as a decentralized body, as well as under the specific provisions of the Licensing and Inspection Code (Law No. 6.060) and the Urban Planning Code. In the case of gastronomic establishments, the AGC not only grants operating licenses but also ensures compliance with minimum standards for safety, hygiene, accessibility, and regulatory requirements—critical elements for consumer protection and urban coexistence. Regulations on Safety, Hygiene, and the Environment Gastronomic establishments in Buenos Aires must adhere to specific laws such as Law 123/1999 on Environmental Impact Assessment and Law 1854/2006 on Urban Solid Waste Management (Zero Waste Law)18. These laws aim to mitigate the environmental impact of gastronomic activity and ensure sustainable practices, including proper solid waste disposal, recycling, and the management of used cooking oils, as regulated by Law 3166/2009. The licensing process led by the AGC requires establishments to comply with: • Proper building conditions • Emergency exits • Certified electrical and gas installations • Approved blueprints and verified land use according to the Urban Planning Code 17 https://buenosaires.gob.ar/desarrolloeconomico/gastronomia/preguntas-frecuentes 18 https://buenosaires.gob.ar/generadores-especiales-y-registros/regulacion-de-gastronomicos 691 LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF GASTRONOMY IN ARGENTINA
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