Operating a Liquor Store
Here you can read about the conditions for operating a liquor store
Alcohol Act permit
Operating a liquor store requires a specific license under the Alcohol Act. This license is issued by the municipality and sets strict requirements for, among other things, the layout of the premises, the managers, and compliance with age limits for sales.
Our law firm assists entrepreneurs in applying for this license, assessing the requirements, and conducting objection or appeal procedures in the event of rejection. We ensure that you are legally well-prepared to operate your liquor store in a responsible and compliant manner.
Conditions
- The manager of the liquor store has reached the age of twenty-one (21) years, is not of bad moral character, and is not under guardianship;
- The liquor store has at least one location with a floor area of at least 15 m2.
Grounds for Refusal
- If it must reasonably be assumed that the actual situation will not be in accordance with what is stated in the application;
- If the revoked or suspended permit prevents the granting of a new permit;
- If the liquor store is not operated in an establishment;
- If it should reasonably be assumed that the legal prohibitions will be violated or that actions will be taken contrary to the restrictions and regulations attached to a permit;
- If the additional requirements set by municipal regulation regarding the minimum surface area of the liquor store are not met;
- If a permit has been revoked on the basis of the Public Administration Probity Screening Act (Wet Bibob).
Objection / Appeal
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, then a subsequent appeal can be lodged with the highest administrative court.
