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Operating a Coffeeshop

Licenses, Bibob assessments, and operations: legal expertise for coffeeshop owners.

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Coffeeshop

We assist owners and businesses with applying for operating permits or tolerance declarations for operating a Coffeeshop. We advise on the legal assessment against municipal policy or, for example, on the viability of scarce rights and objection procedures.

Our expertise in administrative law and business law, combined with in-depth knowledge of the regulated gambling and leisure market, makes us a reliable partner for coffeeshops seeking a solid legal foundation.

Why Choose Us?

We understand the unique position of coffeeshops within the Dutch legal system. Our approach is engaged, accessible, and results-oriented. We think along with entrepreneurs and ensure that their interests are legally well-protected.

Do you have a question? Should you have any concerns, please contact us.

Bibob Assessment & Risk Evaluation

  • Support with Bibob procedures and reliability assessments

  • Analysis of the connection between criminal offenses and licensed activities

  • Drafting views and defenses against proposed rejections

  • Legal guidance for coffeeshop relocations

  • Preparing an Action Plan for municipalities

An objection can be filed within six weeks against a sanction. The decision on an objection usually follows within twelve weeks after the last day an objection could be filed.

If the objection is rejected, an appeal can be lodged with the court. If the administrative judge declares the appeal unfounded, a higher appeal can then be filed with the highest administrative court.

  • Defense against closure based on Article 13b Opium Act (Damocles Policy)
  • Legal procedures for sales to minors, excessive trade stock, or nuisance
  • Limitation of license duration and compliance testing with the Services Act and Scarce Permits