Chapter 1. Introductory provisions
section 1 of this Act apply to the manufacture, marketing and importation
or import alcoholic drinks and trade in such goods.
The law also applies to the manufacture of spirits, and the importation, import,
export, export and trade in spirit as well as trades with
alcoholic preparations.
section 2 of this Bill provides for
-manufacture, etc. (Chapter 2),
-General provisions concerning the authorisation (Chapter 3),
-wholesale, etc. (Chapter 4),
-retail trade (Chapter 5.)
-trade with technical spirit and alcoholic preparations
(6.),
-marketing of alcoholic beverages (Chapter 7),
-serving of alcoholic beverages (Chapter 8),
-supervision, etc. (Chapter 9),
-Appeal (ch. 10),
-Penal provisions (Chapter 11),
-confiscation (Chapter 12), and
-register (Chapter 13).
Definitions
3 § With booze, a fluid produced by the
distillation or other chemical process and containing
alcohol.
With alcohol "means ethyl alcohol.
paragraph 4 with tech spirits are spirits that are intended to
be used for technical, industrial, medical, scientific
or other similar purposes that are attributable to CN codes
2207 or 2208 according to the version of the combined
nomenclature (CN) pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 by
on June 23, 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the
The common customs tariff in force on 19 October 1992.
5 § With alcohol beverages, a beverage with an alcohol content
greater than 2.25% by volume. Alcoholic beverages are divided in this law
into spirit drinks, wine, beer and other fermented alcoholic beverages.
Drink that is alcohol-free or with an alcohol content of no more than
2.25% by volume is referred to as soft drinks.
section 6 With spirit drink shall mean an alcoholic beverage that contains alcohol.
7 § With wine refers to an alcoholic drink produced by fermentation
of grapes or grape juice. The wine should also be counted such wine
as in the petition has been added to spirits distilled from
wine products and that has an alcoholic strength not exceeding 22
by volume.
section 8 With beer, a drink produced through fermentation with
dried or roasted malt as main extract worthwhile topic.
Beer with an alcohol content not exceeding 3.5 but 2.25
by volume is referred to as beer and beer with an alcoholic strength
exceed 3.5% alcohol by volume is referred to as strong beer.
section 9 With other fermented alcohol beverage "means an alcoholic beverage
produced by the fermentation of fruit or other parts of plants
and that is not wine or beer.
section 10/expires U: 2016-01-01/
With alcoholic preparations referred to an article
prepared for final use, containing more than
2.25% by volume of alcohol and not the alcoholic beverage or
Tech spirits, nor is such a medicine covered
of the medicines Act (1992:859).
entry into force of the section 10/I:2016-01-01
With alcoholic preparations referred to a be prepared for final use, which contains more than 2.25 percent alcohol by volume and is not alcohol beverage or denaturation and neither is such medicinal products covered by the medicines Act (2015:315). Law (2015:327).
11 § ' producer ' means anyone who professionally manufactures
products referred to in this law.
Sales to the consumer are referred to as retail or,
as regards alcoholic drinks, for consumption on the
Instead, serving. Other sales are referred to as wholesale.
section 12 With denaturation means a procedure whereby one or
several topics are put to the spirits, or an article containing the
spirits, to make the sprite or the goods unfit for consumption.
Chapter 2. Manufacturing, etc.
section 1 of the Liquor and spirits may be produced only by the
has been approved as a warehousekeeper of such goods in accordance with § 9
the Act (1994:1564) if the alcohol tax or exempt
consumers according to § 31 e same team.
A device that is clearly appropriate for the manufacture of
spirits (distillation apparatus) and part of such a device
may only be made by, transferred to or held by the
the one who has the right to manufacture liquor.
The public health authority may grant a derogation from the second paragraph.
Such consent may be given indefinitely or for a fixed period
and may be revoked if conditions require it.
Team (2013:635).
section 2 with the manufacture of liquor means any operation whereby:
spirits produced or extracted.
With the manufacture of alcohol equated purification and recycling of
spirits. With the manufacture of alcohol equated even removal
or weakening of denaturation or other procedures with
spirits or alcoholic preparations in order to make them
fit for consumption.
Seasoning of spirit drink for serving that snaps in own
service operating in accordance with Chapter 8. section 3 is not considered to be
manufacture of liquor.
paragraph 3 of the wine, beer, beer and other fermented alcoholic beverages,
manufactured only by the person who has been approved as a warehousekeeper for
the manufacture or processing of such drinks in accordance with § 9
the Act (1994:1564) if the alcohol tax or exempt
consumers according to § 31 e same team.
As provided for in the first subparagraph shall not apply to the manufacture of
the home for their own needs.
4 § a manufacturer of alcohol may dispose of the manufactured
the booze only for use in their own operations and for
in accordance with Chapter 6. § 5.
A manufacturer of alcoholic beverages may dispose of the
made the drink for sale only in accordance with this Act.
The provisions of the first and second subparagraphs shall not apply in
goods consumed as indicated in paragraph 7 of the
first paragraph 7 and 8 of the Act (1994:1564) if the alcohol tax.
Chapter 3. General conditions of sale
1 § alcoholic beverages may not be sold unless there is proper
to it under this Act.
2 § alcoholic beverages may not be sold in a shop premises,
nor kept in such premises or related areas.
With shop premises "means a place where consumers can buy goods
or services or rent goods but not restaurants and
other dining areas.
Such premises where tasting in accordance with Chapter 8. the second subparagraph of paragraph 7
is conducted, is not covered by the prohibition laid down in the first subparagraph.
Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 3 of this law may
alcohol beverages are served to passengers on trains in
international traffic.
By the provisions of this Act do not restrict the right
for sale resulting from the existing provisions on
bonded warehouse established for the storage of supplies, etc., or
the right to the sale of untaxed goods in export shop.
4 § in the case of the right to dispose of alcoholic beverages carried
as supply ships and aircraft in international traffic
Special provisions of law other than this.
paragraph 5 of the sale of alcoholic beverages shall be handled in such a way
that damage is prevented as far as possible.
The position with sales of alcoholic beverages shall see
to order and sobriety prevailing at the point of sale.
section 6 of The persons aged 20 years or who have managers
According to Chapter 11. 7 § parental code may not conduct
trade or business involving the sale of alcoholic beverages.
7 § alcoholic beverages may not be sold or otherwise disclosed to
the under the age of 20 years. In respect of beer terms
equivalent to that under the age of 18 years.
Serving alcoholic beverages may be made to persons who are over 18
year.
8 § alcoholic beverages shall not be disclosed to anyone who is noticeably
under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants.
Alcoholic beverages may not be disclosed if there is special
reason to believe that the product is intended to unlawfully
provided any.
Whoever leaves out alcoholic beverages shall ascertain that the
the recipient has reached the age laid down in paragraph 7.
9 § it is forbidden that as agents or on comparable
way alcoholic beverages to the person under section 7 or 8
do not have the right to have such be extradited to them. It is also
in other cases than those referred to in Chapter 4. 4 § second
paragraph 1, 2 and 4-7 more tillhandagå other with
to purchase alcoholic beverages.
Alcoholic beverages may not be given as gifts or loans to or
be it under the age of 20 years. In the case of beer terms
However, similar to that under the age of 18 years.
However, it is permissible to invite those who have not achieved
the prescribed age at a lesser amount of alcohol drink during
condition that ingestion takes place on site and during organized
conditions and taking into account the youngster's age and
development and the circumstances in General appears to be
justifiable. At public houses, however, the age limit
as indicated in paragraph 7 of the second paragraph.
section 10 of the Government or the authority, as the Government determines
may prohibit or restrict the sale of alcoholic beverages on
There are serious reasons for it.
The municipality may, for a particular occasion, prohibit or restrict the
sales of alcoholic beverages, if it is considered appropriate to
maintain order.
section 11 of the Transferred movement which includes activities that require
the approval referred to in Chapter 2. paragraph 1 or paragraph 3 of
the first paragraph (manufacturing), Chapter 4. Article 1, first paragraph
(wholesale), Chapter 6. 2 § (trade with technical spirit), or
authorisation in accordance with Chapter 8. section 1 (licence) may
transferor sell their inventory of alcoholic beverages to
the successor, if he is entitled to conduct such
activity.
Bankruptcy or estate or, in the case of foreclosure property,
Enforcement authority may, notwithstanding the provisions of this law
sell liquor or alcoholic beverages to anyone who has the right to
manufacture or engage in wholesale distribution of such goods.
Alcoholic beverages may also be sold to the retail company.
The same applies where an activity must be phased out as a result
to permit or approval referred to in the first subparagraph
has been revoked or unless there are other compelling reasons.
Law (2012:205).
Chapter 4. Wholesale etc.
section 1 of the wholesale of spirit drinks, wine, strong beer or other
fermented alcoholic beverages may be carried out only by the person who has
approved as warehousekeeper or the registered consignee
for such goods in accordance with section 9 or 12 Act (1994:1564) if
alcohol tax. It follows that the right to wholesale
concerns only the drinks covered by the authorisation.
With the wholesalers referred to it which has been approved in accordance with the
regulations referred to in the first subparagraph.
In addition to what is stated in the first paragraph, wholesale
spirit drinks, wine, strong beer and other fermented alcoholic beverages
conducted by the retail company in accordance with
Chapter 5. Article 1, third paragraph.
Those who have licence may sell individual goods
of goods to wholesalers who have the right to
Shop with the corresponding goods.
2 § wholesalers may sell the goods to
1. in Chapter 5. section 1 the specified retail company,
2. other wholesalers who have the right to trade with the corresponding
goods,
3. the given permission for serving to
the general public or a habitual condition for serving in
end company in accordance with the rules of Chapter 8., and
4. a person who has been approved as a tax-exempt consumers under 31
e § Act (1994:1564) if the alcohol tax for use in engineering,
industrial, medical, scientific or other similar activities.
A wholesale distributors may also bring out or export goods.
Sales may also be made to the authorized under
Act (1999:446) on the provisioning of vessels and aircraft.
Only wholesale distributors, packaging or bottle
alcoholic beverages. Law (2012:205).
3 § at the wholesale of spirit drinks, wine, strong beer or other
fermented alcoholic beverages, the seller is obliged to ensure
that the buyer has the right to buy or sell the goods on.
Admission and imports
4 of spirit drinks, wine, strong beer and other fermented alcoholic beverages
may be brought into the country only by wholesale distributors and of
retail company for the company to fulfil the
obligation set out in Chapter 5. 4 section.
In addition to what is stated in the first paragraph, spirits, wine,
beer and other fermented alcoholic beverages brought into
1. the person has the right to duty-free treatment pursuant to section 4 of the Act
(1994:1547) on duty-free treatment, etc.,
2. by a single person who has reached the age of 20 years and who have
acquired the beverages and transporting them to Sweden,
or who work on means of transport, if the drinks are
intended for his personal use or his family or
as a gift to relatives for his or his family's
personal use,
3. that supply ships or aircraft according to specific
provisions,
4. by an individual or commercial promotion of a
individual who has reached the age of 20 years and moved to
Sweden, where the drinks are intended for his or his
family's personal use,
5. by an individual or commercial promotion of a
individual who has reached the age of 20 years and who have acquired
the drinks by inheritance or bequest, if the drinks are intended
for his personal use or his family,
6. as a single gift shipment in professional advancement from
a private person in another country for an individual in
Sweden, who have reached the age of 20 years, if the drinks are intended for his
or his family's personal use,
7. by a single person who has reached the age of 20 years by professional
promotion or other independent intermediary, if importation
from another country within the European economic area
and the drinks are intended for his or his family's
personal use, and
8. of the authorized under the Act (1999:446) if
provisioning of vessels and aircraft, if the drinks are intended
for use in accordance with the authorization.
Spirit drinks, wine, strong beer and other fermented alcoholic beverages
carried as victuals on railway trains in international traffic,
be recorded in the extent required for serving
passengers in the train's journey within the country. Law (2011:102).
Chapter 5. Retail
Retail sale of spirits, etc.
§ 1 for the retail trade in spirit drinks, wine, strong beer and other
fermented alcoholic beverages, there shall be a particular purpose
formed limited liability company (retail company). The company will be owned by
State.
Retail company may not carry out or export or
produce such beverages referred to in the first subparagraph. Company
may introduce or import such beverages only to
fulfill the obligation set out in paragraph 4.
Retail company may not conduct other wholesale than
sales to the licence. This applies to
not, however, the sale of single parties to wholesalers.
Provisions for the retail company's activities and operations, as well as
If the special control by the State should be in an agreement
between the State and the company.
section 2 of the Only retail company, retail
spirit drinks, wine, strong beer and other fermented alcoholic beverages.
paragraph 3 of the retail company decides if the sales agencies
According to the guidelines of the organisation in the agreement between the State and
the company.
The sale may be made for collection or by requisition.
The sale may also take place at the auction of spirit drinks, wine,
beer and other fermented alcoholic beverages for someone else's
count according to the guidelines of the agreement between the State and the company.
4 of spirit drinks, wine, strong beer and other fermented alcoholic beverages
that are not held in stock by the retail company to be acquired by
the company at the request of the consumer.
Retail sale of beer
§ 5 retail sale of beer is, with the restrictions
provided for in this Act, subject to the condition that the business
is performed in such rooms or other spaces in buildings or
means of transport
1. included in the establishments approved under regulation
announced pursuant to section 7 of the 1 Food Act (2006:804) or
registered in accordance with European Parliament and Council regulation
(EC) No 852/2004 of 29 april 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs, and
2. intended for permanent sale of foods
and where it also sold food.
Notwithstanding what is provided for in the first subparagraph may
retail sale of beer conducted by retail company and
of the manufacturer of such beer.
Retailers of beer shall notify
activities to the municipality in which the sale takes place.
The sale may not begin until notification has been made.
Retailers of beer shall exercise special
control (self-check) over the sale, and responding to
the staff has the necessary knowledge about
the sale. For its own control, there should be a special
software.
Chapter 6. Trade with technical spirit and alcoholic preparations
Trade in technological liquor
1 § Technical alcohol may only be sold, purchased, should be introduced,
imported, be exported or to be exported if there is right
to it under this Act.
As provided for in the first subparagraph shall not apply to spirits which are
completely denatured in accordance with the Commission's
Regulation (EEC) no 3199/93 of 22 november 1993 concerning
mutual recognition of procedures for the complete
denaturing of alcohol for the purposes of exemption from excise duty.
section 2 of the sale of denaturation may be carried out only by the person who
has been approved as a warehousekeeper of such spirits under section 9 of the Act
(1994:1564) if the alcohol tax.
3 § Technical spirits to be used or sold within the country and
that is not completely denatured in accordance with paragraph 1, second subparagraph,
shall be denatured in such a way as to prevent as far as possible
ingestion of booze without impeding the intended use.
section 4 on sales of denaturation, the seller is obliged to
make sure that the buyer has the right to buy or sell
the article further.
The seller shall ascertain that the booze will not
be used unlawfully.
§ 5 the one who has the right to sell technical spirits may also purchase
as well as bringing in or import, convey or export such
spirits.
The sale is subject to
1. the right to manufacture alcoholic beverages,
2. a person who has been approved as a tax-exempt users of such
be in accordance with section 31 e Act (1994:1564) if the alcohol tax,
3. pharmacy,
4. University or college for scientific purposes, or
5. hospital for medical purposes.
Trade with alcoholic preparations
section 6 Alcoholic preparations may, subject to the restrictions
provided for by this law, sold domestically under the conditions
apply for trade in General.
Additional limitations on trade with alcoholic preparations
may arise from other legislation.
7 § Alcoholic preparations may not be sold or disclosed if
There is particular reason to assume that the product is intended to
be used in intoxicating purposes.
8 § Alcoholic preparations not intended for consumption
must not by taste or color scheme, through their packaging
or in any other similar manner be designed so that there is a risk of
confusion with alcoholic beverages or that otherwise
encourages ingestion.
9 § Alcoholic preparations not intended for ingestion
and that is to be used or sold within the country shall be
denatured in such a way as to prevent as far as possible to the
is ingested.
Authorization
section 10 of the Government or the authority, as the Government determines
may provide for
1. who in addition to what is stated in paragraph 5 has the right to buy technical
spirits, and if so, for what purpose,
2. use of control companies when trading with tech spirits,
3. denaturing of denaturation and alcoholic preparations
and in which cases denaturation may be omitted, and
4. trade in General with technical alcohol and alcoholic
preparations needed for the protection of life and health.
Chapter 7. Marketing of alcoholic beverages
§ 1 in respect of the marketing of alcoholic beverages to consumers
Special moderation observed. Advertising or other
marketing action may not be intrusive, outreach
or call for the use of alcohol.
Marketing may not be directed in particular to or depict
children or young people under the age of 25 years.
section 2 of the manufactures, sells or brokers the sale of
alcoholic beverages, in their motion to leave such drinks as a gift
only in the form of samples.
The marketing of services or the sale of other
non-alcoholic beverages, the drinks are not provided as
gift.
section 3 in respect of the marketing of alcoholic beverages to consumers,
no commercial ads in ljudradio programs, television programs or
on-demand use. This also applies to these television broadcasts over
satellite as covered by the radio and Television Act (2010:696).
section 4 in respect of the marketing of alcoholic beverages that contain more than
15% by volume of alcohol to consumers, not commercial
ads used in periodicals or other publications on
the freedom of the Press Act is applicable, and that with
regarding the arrangements for the release is comparable with
periodicals. However, this does not apply in the case of writings
provided only at the point of sale of such
drinks.
§ 5 When marketing to consumers of alcoholic beverages,
commercial advertising, representation in image include only
a representation of the
1. the product or the raw materials contained in the product,
2. single packs, or
3. trademark or similar characteristics.
Commercial advertisements in periodicals or other
writings on the freedom of the Press Act is applicable, and
the order of release is comparable with
periodicals, may not be greater than 2100
spaltmillimeter. The ad should clearly specify the
alcohol content but may not produce a high alcohol content as a
positive quality.
One such ad referred to in the first and second subparagraphs may not
contrary to good faith, by the context in which it occurs,
use of methods which are inappropriate given
consumer or contain false or misleading information
If alcohol, alcohol consumption, alcohol's effects or
other properties.
section 6 marketing in a commercial advertising of alcoholic
easy drinks to consumers shall be designed in such a way
that it cannot be confused with the marketing of
alcoholic beverages. Marketing of alcohol beverages that contain
not more than 15% alcohol by volume in commercial advertising to
consumers should be designed in such a way that it cannot
be confused with the marketing of alcoholic beverages containing
more than 15% alcohol by volume.
The first sentence of the first paragraph does not apply when the marketing of
alcoholic beverages containing not more than 15% alcohol by volume is
permitted.
The provisions on the marketing of alcoholic beverages are easily
in the first subparagraph shall not apply in cases where this is unfair.
section 7 in respect of the marketing of alcoholic beverages to consumers through
commercial advertisements in periodicals or other
writings on the freedom of the Press Act is applicable, and
the order of release is comparable with
periodicals, the ads clearly reflect
a text that informs about the harmful effects of alcohol
(the callout). If there is more callouts should
at least one of them is reproduced. Repeated advertising will be different
callouts can be used interchangeably and, if possible, in equal
large scale.
The Government may provide for the texts to be
rendered and how these should be designed.
section 8 of an act that is contrary to sections 1 to 6 and section 7, first paragraph
or regulations established under section 7, second subparagraph
shall for the purposes of 5, 23 and 26 of the Marketing Act
(2008:486) is considered to be unfair towards consumers and, in the case
referred to in paragraph 2, also against the trader. An act that
contrary to paragraph 3 may lead to market disturbance fee under
the provisions of §§ 29-36 Marketing Act.
§ 9 the Government gets for any foreign State may determine that
the following shall apply.
In respect of the marketing of alcoholic beverages, it is prohibited to
using false or misleading indications of origin,
through which the drinks directly or indirectly stated to be
generated or made in the foreign State or of a
region or city in the foreign State. This is true even if
the real origin is specified, or if the designation is used only in
translation or accompanied by expressions such as "art", "kind", "type",
"copy" or similar expressions.
An act that is contrary to the second paragraph, for the purposes
of the Marketing Act (2008:486) is considered to be unfair towards the
consumers and traders.
Chapter 8. Serving alcoholic beverages
section 1 for serving spirit drinks, wine, strong beer and other fermented
alcoholic beverages require permission of the municipality where the
the premises are located (licence).
Licence relating to serving on domestic voyages on
ship, aircraft or railway train (transport service),
be notified by the municipality in which the company would pursue
the cafeteria has its registered office, or where the person who would
operate the cafeteria is domiciled. The company has not established
within the country or person not residing in the country, announced
State of the Stockholm municipality.
Retail company may notwithstanding the first subparagraph
organise testing of alcoholic beverages to the public in accordance with
guidelines in the agreement between the State and the company.
Law (2012:205).
1 a of the licence is not required if the serving
1. refers to a single occasion of predetermined people,
2. without the profit motive, and no other cost to the
the participants than the cost of purchasing the beverages, and
3. take place in premises where there are professional
the sale of alcohol or mild drinks. Law (2012:205).
1 b of the licence is not required for serving to a
residents and visitors to him on such specific properties
1. as referred to in Chapter 5. paragraph 5, second subparagraph, and article 7, third paragraph
the Social Service Act (2001:453) and 9 § 9 Act (1993:387) on support
and service to some people with disabilities, and
2. during the meal service is provided.
The operator serving alcohol as referred to in the first subparagraph shall
exercising specific control (self-check). For
own control, there should be a business appropriate
software. Law (2012:205).
section 2 of the licence can be granted for service to the
the general public or in association, company or else end
the company. The condition can refer to service all year round or
annually over a specified time period (permanent
licence). It can also refer to a single time period
or a one-time basis (temporary licence).
Permanent permits are valid until further notice. The municipality may, however,
If there are special reasons limit the validity of
for some time.
Licence may apply to spirit drinks, wine, strong beer and
other fermented alcoholic beverages or one or more of these
drinks.
Authorisation to organise the tasting of alcoholic beverages under 6
and 7 sections can be granted permanently or for individual
time period.
section 3 of The who have a permanent permission to serve
spirits have, after notification to the municipality, the right to spice
spirit drink for serving as snaps of their own
serving the movement.
4 § the operator catering for private parties can
be communicated to the permanent licence provided
to the premises where the dispensing takes place for every occasion
notified to and approved by the municipality.
The catering business should have a private kitchen for
preparation of foods to get permanently
licence.
§ 5 hotels which have restaurants with
licence in their premises, catering
alcoholic beverages be made in the hotel room (room service). In such a
Hotels also get refreshments from the minibar in your hotel room to take place.
section 6 of the organisation of tasting of spirits, wine, beer
or other fermented alcoholic beverages at events targeted to
the general public is permitted provided that
1. the organiser has a permanent licence as
includes the drinks provsmakningen relates, and the premises where
provsmakningen will take place, or
2. the wholesale distributors who take part individually or jointly seeking
and receive a temporary permit for the tasting of
the drinks referred to be offered.
Holder referred to in the first subparagraph 1 shall, before
event is taking place make a notification to the municipality.
Law (2012:205).
section 7 of The manufacturers of alcoholic beverages from raw materials
produced on the farm and who have a permanent
licence has the right, after notification to the municipality,
at the site offer tasting of the
homemade drinks.
If such a condition exists, the manufacturer may offer
tasting of home-made alcoholic beverages at
the manufacturing site for special permit for tasting.
section 8 serving of beer, with the restrictions
provided for in this Act, if the activities are carried out in such
rooms or other spaces in buildings or means of transport
as
1. included in the establishments approved under regulation
announced pursuant to section 7 of the 1 Food Act (2006:804) or
registered in accordance with European Parliament and Council regulation
(EC) No 852/2004 of 29 april 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs, and
2. are intended for permanent operation with food and
where food is served at the same time.
Despite the first paragraph, beer is served in cases such as
specified in paragraph 1 (a), paragraph 1 (b) or of the holder of the
licence.
Anyone who intends to carry on serving of beer shall notify
the activities of the municipality where the cafeteria. Serving
may not begin before notification is made. The foregoing applies
not in the case referred to in paragraph 1 (a), paragraph 1 (b) or the
licence.
The one who is obliged under the third paragraph, the exercise
special control (self-check). For
own control, there should be a business appropriate
software. Law (2012:205).
§ 9 the municipality shall provide information about
According to this law and related regulations and guidelines
for the application of regulations in the municipality.
section 10 of the application for a licence must be made in writing.
The municipality may levy a fee for examination pursuant to the grounds
decided by the City Council.
The municipality may also levy a fee for inspections pursuant to Chapter 9. of the
who has the licence and of the operator
notifiable retail or serving of beer.
The Government may provide for the period within which the
the municipality shall take a decision on the licence.
section 11 of the application for a permanent licence may not
be accepted without Police opinion was acquired.
The same applies, if the arrangement of only
a slight, temporary licence to
service to the public.
In its opinion, the police should account for all
elements that form the basis of authority
in each case and, in particular, comment on the applicant's
General fitness for the business.
If an application relating to serving in or next to a military
In addition, the area gathered by him military opinion
Director before an application may be granted. Law (2014:770).
section 12 of the licence may only be notified to the who indicate that
He or she, taking account of their personal and financial
conditions and circumstances are otherwise appropriate to
pursue the activity and that the business will be operated in
accordance with the requirements laid down in this law.
The applicant shall, by taking a sample view that he or she
have the knowledge of this law and related regulations
required to lawfully exercise
catering business.
The Government or the authority that the Government may
provide for the test referred to in the second subparagraph and if
except in certain cases from the obligation to pass the test.
Law (2011:1110).
paragraph 13 of The authorised for serving to the public or
a permanent permit for serving in the end companies, may
buy the spirit drinks, wine, strong beer and other fermented
alcoholic beverages are required for movement only by wholesale distributors
or of the retail company. The authorised for
serving in the end joined in a single operation or in
during a single time period, may purchase the drinks
only in retail company.
Premises and equipment
section 14 licence shall include a certain defined
space at the disposal of the holder of the authorization.
Special permit can however be notified of multiple licence holders
leveraging a common serving space. If this has happened
the licensee shall be responsible for the order and sobriety in the
serving the space as well as to what are otherwise applicable under
This law is observed during the time he or she engages in
serving there.
15 § Habitual condition for serving to the public,
only be granted if the premises have a private kitchen in
connection to breakfast as well as provide cooked
or otherwise prepared food. Guests will be offered
a variety of cuisine. After 23:00,
food supply is limited to a few simple dishes.
The premises shall be equipped with a relative to
the size of the appropriate number of seats for food service.
If there is a drink bar, it may take only a small
part of the serveringsställets total surface and be located in the near
adjacent to the dining room.
Temporary permit for serving to the public,
granted if the premises providing prepared food.
The same applies to a permit for serving in the end company.
Conditions for the serving of beer, wine and other fermented
alcoholic beverage in foyers to the theatre or concert venue during
break in performance or concert may be notified without
food service. It is also not a requirement for food catering on
tasting in accordance with section 6 or 7. Law (2012:205).
section 16 of the rooms used for serving to the public or
for catering to private parties by the Permanent
licence shall be appropriate from
fire safety point of view.
17 § About serving alcohol because of serveringsställets
location or for other reasons, likely causing a nuisance
in terms of order and sobriety or particular risk for the
human health, the licence may be refused even if other
requirements of the law are met.
Staff
section 18 of the licensee or by him appointed June 2012
person shall have the supervision of serving and being present at
licensed premises throughout the serving hours. The last case
but not at room service. It is June 2012 should
be at least 20 years and be suitable for the task in the light of
their personal characteristics and circumstances.
The licensee shall notify the municipality or the
persons who have been designated to be responsible for the serving of
alcoholic beverages.
Only those who are employed by the holder of the authorization or that is
hired by an employment agency may be hired as kitchen-or
waiters or of information which is of importance for
order and sobriety. However, this does not apply to the stewards
designated pursuant to article 2 of the 4 Act (1980:578) if the stewards.
Restaurant schools with licence and, after
agreement with the school, while other restaurants with such a
permit may engage the services of the school's educational restaurant
pupils.
Serving hours, etc.
section 19 of the municipality decides during the times that alcoholic beverages may
served. In determining the time of serving, particularly
taken into account what is stated in section 17.
If not the municipality decides otherwise, the serving of spirits,
wine, strong beer or other fermented alcoholic beverages cannot be started
earlier than 11.00 a.m. and didn't last longer than to watch
1 am.
The premises must be evacuated within 30 minutes after
serveringstidens output.
The first-third paragraphs do not apply
room service at hotels or minibars in hotel rooms under section 5.
20 § In serving alcoholic beverages to the responsible personnel see
to moderation and the disturbances due to
disorder or drunk.
section 21 of the price of an alcoholic drink may not be set when serving
lower than the purchase price for the drink plus a reasonable mark-up.
The pricing may not be carried out in such a way that the sale
of drinks with higher alcohol content. Guests may not
invited or induced to buy alcoholic beverages.
section 22 By serving alcoholic beverages should be easy to drink
available in the satisfactory range and scope.
section 23 From a serving with licence may not
any result in spirit drinks, wine, strong beer or other fermented
alcoholic beverages that have been in the building. This does not apply
Hotel rooms with minibar.
section 24 of the public houses in which the licence applies,
No drink or allowed to drink other alcohol beverages than
those who have been in accordance with the authorization. This
does not apply to hotel rooms.
Nor may any drink or allowed to drink
alcoholic beverages at a public houses where alcohol beverages are not
get served or in a local professional are licensed for
organisation of gatherings in private parties at which food
or drink provided by the holder or his
merchandise and where serving alcoholic beverages is not permitted.
Alcoholic beverages may not be served in a local referred to in
This clause must not be stored in premises or
related areas.
The prohibitions under this section does not apply in the case of beer.
section 25 of the head of the Department of State may waive the 13
and 24 § § on request of foreign States and international
organizations referred to in the Act (1976:661) on the privileges and
privileges in some cases.
Chapter 9. Supervision, etc.
section 1 of the public health agency has, within the limits
in paragraphs 3 and 4, supervision over compliance with this Act and the
connecting regulation.
The County Board has oversight within the County. The County Board shall also
assist local governments with advice on their business.
Team (2013:635).
section 2 of the local government and police authorities have oversight over
compliance with the rules governing the serving of
alcoholic beverages.
The municipality and the police also have oversight over
retail sale of beer.
The municipality shall set up an inspection plan to be submitted to the
the County Administrative Board. Law (2014:770).
section 3, for the supervision of compliance with the rules on
marketing in Chapter 7. There are special rules in
the Marketing Act (2008:486). Supervision of compliance with
the provisions against those who have licence may,
in the case of marketing of licensed premises, is also of
the municipality. For municipal supervision does not apply to Chapter 7. section 8.
section 4 of the Swedish tax agency has regulatory oversight over compliance with
the provisions of Chapter 4. 2 §.
§ 5 the municipality's functions under this Act to be performed by the
or the boards as the City Council determines.
section 6, a municipality may conclude agreement with another municipality if that
information that the municipality has under this Act shall be made fully
or in part by the other municipality. The municipality may not, however,
transfer the power to decide matters relating to
1. the action referred to in Chapter 3. section 10,
2. notification of the licence in accordance with Chapter 8. section 1,
3. notice of objection or warning according to Chapter 9. section 17,
4. withdrawal of the licence in accordance with Chapter 9. section 18,
or
5. notification of sales ban under Chapter 9. § 19.
section 7 a municipality that has taken a decision on a matter under
This law shall send a copy of the decision to
The public health agency and the State Provincial Office concerned by
the decision and to the police. If the decision relates to the
Special provisions concerning marketing, a copy of
the decision will also be sent to the Consumer Agency.
A municipality shall issue the evidence of the condition that the municipality has
announced.
The Government or the authority, as the Government determines
Announcing the details of what information such
the evidence should include. Law (2014:770).
section 8 upon request by another supervisory authority, municipality of
supply the information necessary for their supervision.
The municipality shall also, upon request of the tax authority or customs service
provide the data necessary for taxation or imposition
by customs.
The police authority shall inform other regulatory agencies if
conditions that are relevant to their
supervision.
The Swedish enforcement authority shall notify the person concerned
licensing authority if a licensee deficiencies in their
obligations relating to the payment of taxes or social security contributions. On
the request of the provincial government, such notification is given to the
this.
At the request of a regulatory authority to police authorities and
The Swedish tax authorities and other authorities who receives or collects
tax or duty leave information
the supervisory authority will need his authorisation or
supervision. Law (2014:770).
§ 9 the police authority must, on request, provide the other
supervisory authority the assistance needed for the purposes of
13 to 15 sections.
A request referred to in the first subparagraph may only be made if
1. the particular circumstances give reason to suspect that
the action cannot be taken without a police man's special
powers under section 10 of the law on police (1984:387)
used, or
2. There are serious reasons.
Law (2014:770).
section 10 State and local government agencies shall inform the
authority that the Government determines whether they are in their business,
knowledge of something that may be relevant to the application of
the provisions of Chapter 6. If the sale of technical spirit and
alcoholic preparations.
section 11 of The licence has been granted shall notify in
the municipality where he or she intends to begin operations.
The notification shall also be made, if the business closes or if
failure occurs in it. If the business changes to their
scope or in any other respect, relevant to
supervision should also be notified, as well as significant
change in ownership.
Notification must be made in advance, or if the relationship
led notification have not been foreseen, without
delay.
section 12 If the person has a licence under this Act
has passed away, or a trustee under Chapter 11. 7 §
parental code with missions involving movement and want to
the estate or the trustee to continue the movement, the notifications
be made at the commune. The notification must be received no later than two
months after the death or the decision on the nominee. Has
notification is not received within this time, the condition that
apply.
Have it as a licence been declared bankrupt
the State ceases to apply immediately. To the estate
continue movement to new application to be made at the commune.
The municipality shall treat such application as a matter of priority.
With regard to the manufacture, wholesale or
trade with technical spirit pursuant to this law, the corresponding
notification referred to in the first and second subparagraphs shall be made to
The public health agency. Team (2013:635).
section 13, If a regulatory authority requests it, a holder,
or carrying on business under this Act, submit
access to the establishment and associated facilities and
provide documents relating to the business, and without
remuneration for supervision, leave samples
needed and present information on the comprehensiveness and
development.
What is said in the first paragraph also applies to relationships between
a wholesale tax.
section 14 of the posting in a movement that is licensed or
who else is conducted pursuant to this Act shall be so designed
to control of operations is possible. The operator of
the movement is obliged, upon request of a supervisory authority show
up accounting documents.
Licence holders, manufacturers, wholesalers and the one that
trade with technical spirit is required to
the supervisory authority shall provide the information necessary for
that the authority should be able to keep statistics of activities under
This law.
section 15, at the request of the supervisory authority, the operator of
catering or retail of beer leave
information and documents needed for supervision.
The supervisory authority has the right to have access to the operating
premises in order to exercise supervision.
section 15 (a) in order to provide a basis for a dialogue between the municipality
and that leaves out beer in accordance with Chapter 5. § 5 If
the obligation to satisfy itself that the recipient has achieved
the age referred to in Chapter 3. section 7, the municipality may implement
control purchase. When such a purchase, the municipality will only hire a
person who has reached the age of 18.
A control purchases may be carried out without the trader
be informed in advance if the control purchase. The municipality shall, as soon as possible
After a completed control purchase, inform the trader about
control purchase. Law (2014:121).
15 b of the information gained through the control purchase must not be
basis for the municipality to notify prohibition or warning under 9
Cape. § 19.
The Government or the authority that the Government may
provide for the implementation of the control purchase.
Law (2014:121).
section 16 of the tax agency shall notify public health authority
the work in its verification activities, there is reason to assume that
It has committed violations of the provisions of this law.
Team (2013:635).
Withdrawal, etc.
section 17 a municipality may notify the holder of the licence
a reminder, or in more serious cases or repeated
infringements, a warning if it does not
1. meet the requirements for State message,
or
2. follow the rules applicable to service under this
the law or the conditions or regulations issued pursuant
of the law.
18 § a municipality shall revoke a licence if the
1. the State will no longer be exploited,
2. the licensee has taken place with the knowledge of criminal
activities at licensed premises or in connection with this
without the licensee has acted, or
3. the licensee has contravened this Act or the
other terms for the condition in such a manner that warning
is not a sufficient intervention action, or have been assigned
one or more warnings without the conditions that led to the
the warning has been corrected.
If multiple licence holders have exercised a joint
the serving space in accordance with Chapter 8. paragraph, in
rather than the State of the shared hospitality space,
If it can't be investigated which licensee is responsible
for an event that will lead to the withdrawal of
serving the State.
Intervention
section 19 gives rise to retail or serving of beer
nuisance in terms of order and sobriety, or if
the provisions of this law are not followed, the municipality may prohibit
the sale to continue operations
or, if the ban is too restrictive action, notify a
warning.
The prohibition referred to in the first subparagraph may be limited to
for certain specified times or during certain details
specified circumstances. Prohibition is communicated for a period of six
months or, in the case of repeated or serious omission, twelve
months from the time of the sale a
part of the decision.
The municipality in which the point is located decides on
intervention under this section. Is missing fixed
sales point decides the municipality where the company
conducting the sale has its registered office or where the person
conducting the sale is domiciled. If the person does not have
domiciled in the country decides the Stockholm municipality.
section 20 of the municipality may prohibit the serving of
alcoholic drinks on special properties in accordance with Chapter 8. 1 b of the
continue with serving or, if the ban is too
intervention measure, announce a warning, if the operator
the cafeteria does not comply with the provisions of order and sobriety
in Chapter 3. paragraph 5, second subparagraph, age limits in section 7 or
disclosure of alcohol drinks in section 8. The ban prompted a time
of six months from the time the operator serving
has a part of it.
The municipality where the premises are located decides on
intervention as referred to in the first subparagraph. Law (2012:205).
10 Cape. Appeal
section 1 of the public health agency or a municipality's decision pursuant to
This Act or the regulations may be appealed to the connecting
General administrative courts.
Leave to appeal is required for an appeal to
the administrative court.
Decisions under this Act shall be effective immediately if
otherwise specified in the decision. Team (2013:635).
11 kap. Penalty provisions
section 1 of the
1. manufacturing liquor or spirits without having the right to
under this Act, or
2. acquire, hold, drag, hide or store liquor
or spirits which are wrongful manufactured
is convicted of illegal dealings in spirits to the fine or imprisonment
in a maximum of two years.
section 2 of the manufacture, transfer or possession of a
distillation apparatus or appliance part in violation of Chapter 2. 1 §
the second subparagraph shall be liable to a fine or imprisonment of up to one year.
section 3 of The who, intentionally or negligently:
1. sell liquor or alcoholic beverages without a license or
otherwise in violation of this law,
2. serve spirit drinks, wine, strong beer or other fermented
alcoholic beverages that have been acquired in a manner other than specified in the
Chapter 8. section 13, or
3. selling liquor in contravention of the provisions of Chapter 6. section 4 first
subparagraph or paragraph 5, second subparagraph
sentenced for unlawful sale of alcohol to a fine or
imprisonment of up to two years.
section 4 If an offence specified in § 1 or 3 committed
intentionally and are abusive, is sentenced to imprisonment for not less than six
months and a maximum of six years. In determining whether the offence is aggravated
It shall in particular be taken into account if the Act has been a part of a
activities carried out professionally or in larger
scale, or have been geared toward young people.
paragraph 5 of The producing beer, strong beer, wine or other fermented
alcoholic beverages in violation of this law shall be liable to a fine or
imprisonment of up to six months.
section 6 of the alcoholic beverages for the purpose of unlawfully selling
those convicted of illegal possession of alcoholic beverages to a fine
or imprisonment not exceeding two years.
section 7 of The who, either intentionally or negligently, procures,
consign or bid on alcoholic beverages in violation of Chapter 3.
§ 9 convicted for wrongful acquisition of alcoholic beverages to a fine
or imprisonment not exceeding two years or, if the crime is gross, to
imprisonment not exceeding four years.
§ 8 the one who intentionally or negligently sells technical
spirits or alcoholic preparations in violation of the regulations on the
denaturation announced pursuant to Chapter 6. 10 § 3 shall be liable to a
fines.
To the same penalty person who willfully
1. sell or dispense alcoholic preparations in violation of the
Chapter 6. section 7,
2. sell tech spirits in battle with regulations announced by
support of Chapter 6. 10 § 1, or
3. managing technical spirits or alcoholic preparations for battle
with the provisions adopted pursuant to Chapter 6. 10 § 4.
§ 9 the one who intentionally or negligently sell or leave
out alcoholic beverages in violation of Chapter 3. 7 or 8 § to someone who
has not reached the prescribed age or are noticeably
under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants, or at
wholesale fails to as prescribed in Chapter 4. paragraph 3 of the
make sure that the buyer is entitled to resell or
purchase of the goods is sentenced for illegal beverage management to fine
or imprisonment not exceeding six months.
For illegal beverage management condemned also the
1. storage of alcoholic beverage in violation of Chapter 3. section 2, first paragraph
or Chapter 8. section 24, third subparagraph,
2. allow consuming alcohol in violation of Chapter 8. section 24 of the first
or, second subparagraph,
3. sell beer in violation of prohibitions issued under Chapter 9.
Article 19, or
4. serves alcoholic beverages in violation of the ban issued
According to Chapter 9. section 20.
The responsibility should not be judged on that, in violation of Chapter 3. section 2 of the
the first paragraph or Chapter 8. 24 paragraph store
alcoholic beverages, if the circumstances show that the drink
was intended for other than sale or consumption on the site.
Law (2012:205).
section 10 of the Act Is referred to in 1, 3 or 5 – section 9 to be
call shall not be responsible. Law (2011:1110).
section 11 of the attempt or preparation to the crimes referred to in 1, 3
and 7 §§ is sentenced to liability under Chapter 23. the Penal Code. This
does not apply to the Act referred to in paragraph 2 and which only
applies to the acquisition or possession for personal use.
It to any legally obtained alcohol beverages have
acquired for personal use should be free from liability for
participation to the offences referred to in this chapter.
paragraph 12 of the rules relating to liability for unlawful entry and exit
of spirits and alcoholic beverages available in the Act (2000:1225) of punishment
for smuggling.
12 Cape. Forfeiture
section 1 of the alcohol, alcoholic beverages and alcoholic preparations which have
been the subject of an offence under this Act, or their value as well as
the exchange of such breach shall be declared forfeited. The same
for what someone has received as compensation for costs incurred in
related to such an offence, or the value of the received, if
receiving criminal offences under this Act. Forfeiture of
alcoholic beverages can be made even in those who are free from liability for
offence under Chapter 11. 11 section. Law (2012:205).
2 § Have liquor or alcoholic beverages illegally manufactured,
even stills, apparatus parts and accessories which have
used in manufacture, raw materials which has obviously been
intended for manufacture and preparation, and vessel and
packaging the goods have been stored in, be declared forfeited.
Similarly, stores of purification and filtration medium which
obviously intended for purification or filtration of unlawfully
crafted spirits explained forfeited.
Distillation apparatus and appliance parts which have been subject
for offences under Chapter 11. section 2 or the value thereof, and exchange of
such offences shall be declared forfeited.
3 § in addition to what is stated in paragraph 2 of the get property that has been used as
assistive products for offences under this Act be declared forfeited, if
It is needed to prevent crimes or otherwise
special reasons. The same applies to property which has been designed
to be used as a tool for offences under this Act if
the crime was completed or if the procedure has been a
punishable attempt or a criminal preparation. Instead
for the property, its value is declared forfeited.
paragraph 4 of the Decree on confiscation pursuant to paragraph 1 or 2 shall not
be notified about it would be manifestly unfair.
§ 5/expires U: 2016-05-01/
In the case of liquor or alcoholic beverages that can be assumed to be
forfeited the law (1958:205) on confiscation of
alcoholic beverages and more, mutatis mutandis. Alcohol drinks
that have been set up in a temporary storage facility referred to in 3
Cape. section 7 of the Customs Act (2000:1281) shall be deemed to be forfeited if the
not have been taken out from the warehouse within 30 days from
upload. What has been said also applies in the case of
those seized by the Customs and Excise Department for
temporary storage without having to be set up in temporary storage.
§ 5/comes into force in: 2016-05-01/
In the case of liquor or alcoholic beverages that can be assumed to be forfeited applicable law (1958:205) on confiscation of alcoholic beverages and more alcoholic beverages that have been set up in such a facility for temporary storage within the meaning of European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) no 952/2013 of 9 October 2013, laying down the community Union shall be deemed to be forfeited if they are not removed from the plant within 30 days from upload. This also applies in the case of those seized by the customs service for temporary storage without that added up to a temporary storage facility. Law (2016:285).
Chapter 13. Register
section 1 of the public health agency, with the help of automated
the treatment keep a central register of supervision,
monitoring and evaluation of the application and
production of statistics. Team (2013:635).
2 § the register must contain information on those who have permission
or do business under this Act.
In the register may be processed data on
1. name or business, personal, coordination, registration
or corporate registration number, address and telephone number, and
2. the activities of the State and on the terms which have
announced for this.
section 3 of the Government may provide that information to the registry,
is obtained from records kept by State or municipal
authority.
section 4 of the Swedish tax agency receives for their supervision according to this law have
direct access to information about licence in
the registry.
paragraph 5 of the provisions of the personal data Act (1998:204) for rectification
and damages also applies to the processing of personal data
According to this law.
Transitional provisions
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 January 2011, when the alcohol Act
(1994:1738) and Act (1961:181) for the sale of technical
spirits etc.
2. Notification of retail trade with and serving of beer under
Chapter 5. section 6, or 6. 1 a of the older Act applies as notification
of the sale and serving of beer, according to Chapter 5. section 5 or
Chapter 8. section 8 of the new law.
3. Licence granted prior to the entry into force
shall apply to that licence under the new law.