Tonj South Mayor in Warrap State on Friday urged all traders to renew their licenses for 2014.
Marko Mabior Ajiec said after licences renewal he would send a committee to inspect the market, Don Bosco Radio reported.
He said registration was for all new and old shops.
Mr Ajiec threatened that the committee would close shops of traders who refused to renew their licenses.
The Mayor advised the entire traders of Tonj South to renew their licenses before the committee closes their shops.