Temporary alcohol serving license, exemption
What is it?
It is prohibited to sell alcoholic beverages outside your catering establishment. You can apply for an exemption for special events, such as King's Day. An exemption gives you permission to sell alcohol on a temporary basis.
You can obtain an exemption for a maximum of 12 consecutive days.
How does it work?
You can only obtain an exemption for the sale of low-alcohol beverages, such as beer and wine.
Serving low-alcohol beverages is only permitted under the supervision of a person:
- who is at least 21 years old
- who is not of bad character (for example, you have not served a prison sentence in the past 5 years or received psychiatric treatment for a criminal offense)
- who holds a certificate of social hygiene
What should I bring?
You will need:
- a statement indicating where, when, and at what time you wish to serve alcohol temporarily
- the appointment of persons involved in serving alcohol
- the name, date, place, and residential address of the persons
How long will it take?
Term
The municipality will make a decision within 8 weeks of receiving your application. This period may be extended once.
Objections and appeals
You can object to the decision on your application. Do this within 6 weeks. If you disagree with the decision on the objection, you can appeal to the court.