Strict prohibition on afternoon consumption of snacks and alcoholic beverages.
In the heart of Munich, a debate is brewing over new regulations that have been imposed on kiosks in the university district. These stricter rules, aimed at regulating student behaviour and promoting healthier consumption habits, have sparked controversy among city councilors and business owners.
FDP city councillor Jörg Hoffmann has voiced his opposition to the new restrictions, suggesting that enforcing existing laws might be a more effective solution. According to Hoffmann, the city should focus on ensuring laws are enforced, rather than restricting late-night spots.
The new rules, which only apply in the university district, have led to a ban on the sale of beer after 10 PM and chips after 8 PM. However, it's unclear why chips are singled out, as gummy bears or cookies are still available. Interestingly, gas stations in the city can still sell beer and chips, a discrepancy that has not gone unnoticed.
The stricter rules at university district kiosks stem from university or campus-specific regulations. These regulations are designed to maintain order and promote healthier choices among students. In contrast, gas stations operate under more general commercial regulations and are not subject to these campus-specific rules.
The focus on chips as a commonly cited example may be due to their popularity as a late-night snack and concerns about their impact on health and behaviour. However, the actual rule targets a broader category of snacks rather than chips alone.
The District Administration Office (KVR) in Munich is the entity that implemented these rules. According to section 7 of the Gaststättengesetz, a registered kiosk can sell bottled beer, non-alcoholic drinks, tobacco, and sweets. A kiosk can continue selling goods past 8 PM if it registers as a "permit-exempt establishment."
Despite the controversy, many late-night spots in the university district are affected by these new rules. The KVR's new rules do not apply to gas stations, as they can still sell beer and chips.
The Bavarian Shop Closing Act and the Gaststättengesetz are mentioned in the context of the new rules in Munich's university district. The KVR refers to the Bavarian Shop Closing Act in the context of the new rules.
Meanwhile, in Berlin, a popular bar named "Schwarz Sauer" successfully fought against a curfew and won in court. This court ruling against noise protection has ended quiet nights in Berlin, with bars rejecting the curfew and more lawsuits expected after the "Schwarz Sauer" success.
As the debate continues in Munich, Hoffmann believes that late-night spots have been missing in the city for too long, and the restrictions take away a small bit of freedom. It remains to be seen how this controversy will unfold in the coming weeks.
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