Authorisation for the commercial exhibition of persons Granting

  • Full text

    Displays of persons are events at which the physical appearance of the persons on show is the main focus. The performances presented by them (e.g. singing or theatre performances) are in the background. This term mainly covers events that

    • display the sexual attractions of the persons concerned or
       
    • to satisfy the public's desire for sensation.

    Examples: Striptease or table dance

    A licence is required for the commercial exhibition of persons. This can be obtained by natural and legal persons. The licence is required for

    • the organiser of the exhibition and
    • Personen, die ihre Geschäftsräume für die Vorführung zur Verfügung stellen.

    Die Erlaubnis für die Schaustellung ersetzt keine anderen Erlaubnisse.

    Note: Performances of a predominantly artistic, acrobatic, sporting or similar nature are exempt from the authorisation requirement.

  • Legal basis(s)

    § 33a Gewerbeordnung

    § 49 Gewerbeordnung

  • Required documents

    none

  • Prerequisites

    natural or legal person

  • Deadlines

    The licence expires if the holder has not started the business within one year of its issue or has not operated it for a period of one year.

    The deadlines can be extended for good cause.

  • Author

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  • Responsible office

    Die Zuständigkeit liegt bei den örtlichen Ordnungsbehörden der Gemeinden, § 1 Absatz 1 der Verordnung über Zuständigkeiten im Gewerberecht (Gewerberechtszuständigkeitsverordnung – GewRZV).

    This procedure can also be handled by a "single point of contact". The "Single Point of Contact" is a special service offered by the municipalities and the state for service providers.

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