Applying for an extension of the closing time under restaurant law
Description
Some countries have a closing time for restaurants and events. Operations must cease during this time. You can apply for an extension of the closing time. The legal requirements vary from country to country.
The existence of a public need must be demonstrated.
Informal justification in text form about the existence of a public need.
The amount of the costs is variable from 20.00 euros to 1,000.00 euros.
A deadline is not specified by law. However, it is advisable to apply for a reduction in the blocking period at an early stage.
Processing usually takes one week.
Contradiction
If you want to apply for an extension of the blocking period, then
- submit an application for an extension of the blocking period online or in writing to the competent authority as early as possible.
- Explain in detail why you see a "public need" to extend the closing time. This is often justified by the event that you want to continue.
- You will receive a permit or a decision rejecting the application.
There are no indications or special features.
§ 18 German Restaurant Act (GastG)
Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg
-Ministry of Economics and Innovation -
03.06.2022
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
