How does it work?

Requesting a dispensation to serve alcohol

The following Requirements apply to the serving and selling of alcohol during an event:

• You may not serve and sell alcohol to children under the age of 18.
• You may not serve and sell liquor (>15% alcohol) at the event.
• The person in charge of alcohol:
  • is at least 21 years of age;
  • Is not of bad character (no criminal record)

No permit or waiver required

If you want to serve alcohol at a private party, you do not need to apply for an alcohol license or exemption.

The following Requirements apply to the serving and selling of alcohol during an event:

• You may not serve and sell alcohol to children under the age of 18.
• You may not serve and sell liquor (>15% alcohol) at the event.
• The person in charge of alcohol (the supervisor):
  • Is in possession of a Certificate of Social Hygiene;
  • is at least 21 years of age;
  • Is not of bad character (no criminal record).
• At least 1 supervisor must be used for each tap point.

What does it cost?

An application to grant an exemption as referred to in Section 35 of the Alcohol and Catering Act €56.60.

How long does it take?

You will be notified within 8 weeks whether you will receive the waiver.

Objecting

Do you disagree with the municipality's decision? Then you can object within 6 weeks.