Serving alcohol during event

How does it work?

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 old
  • 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 a liquor and hospitality license or exemption.

What to do?

You apply for the exemption from the municipality where the event will be held. Please provide the following information with your application:

• date of the event
• At what times you want to serve alcohol

What do I need?

• your valid ID

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.